Campus Coordinator

Continuing Full-Time Appointment 
Professional Employee Level 4 
Annual salary $70,037 – $74,456 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave 
Palmerston Campus | Larrakia Country

Support Palmerston Campus operations, student services, events and facilities while delivering a welcoming experience for students and the community.

About the Position
As a Campus Coordinator, you will support the smooth day-to-day operations of Palmerston Campus, delivering high-quality customer service to students, staff and the community. You will coordinate Karawa Training Restaurant bookings and administration, support student services and engagement activities, and assist with campus facilities, room bookings, events and venue hire. Working collaboratively with Student Central, TAFE teams and Facilities, you will also provide a broad range of administrative and operational support to help create a welcoming, efficient and positive campus experience.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of a Certificate IV qualification and/or relevant experience in administration, hospitality, customer service or operational support roles. 
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying levels of English proficiency. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment and build positive stakeholder relationships. 
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience using online booking systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Outlook and SharePoint. 
• Experience in administrative functions including bookings coordination, facilities support, events administration, hospitality administration or general office operations.
• Commitment to the University’s values.

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 4. The base salary will be in the range of $70,037 - $74,456 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $81,943 - $87,113 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures 
While this vacancy is open to all applicants. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here. 
 
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What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation 
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
•  Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and an NT Working with Children clearance

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Richard Dela Pena on 08•••••880 or email ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Do you need support? 
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. 
Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure. 
 
For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.
 
Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
 
Work Health and Safety
CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment.  Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence outside the workplace. 
 
Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Friday 28th of August 2026.