Position Details
Fixed Term until December 2026 | Part-Time at 0.4FTE
Higher Education Officer Level 4 | $74,392 - $80,234 p.a. (pro-rata)
Location: Arrernte - Alice Springs
Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT
At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.
Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SA+NT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.
About the Role
The Campus Support Officer is the first point of contact for staff, students, contractors, and visitors at the Alice Springs Campus. This role ensures smooth campus operations by delivering professional front-of-house services, managing communications, and providing administrative support. Working closely with the Rural and Remote Health team, the position contributes to a welcoming and inclusive environment while supporting education programs, student placements, and campus activities. This position is part-time, working two days per week during standard business hours.
Delivering courteous and efficient reception and front-of-house services, including managing enquiries and communications.
Coordinating campus logistics such as room bookings, fleet vehicles, and event support.
Providing administrative assistance including data entry, document preparation, and inventory management.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective campus operations and community engagement.
About You
You are an organised and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic campus environment. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you can manage competing priorities while delivering exceptional support to staff, students, and visitors. Your ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships ensures smooth campus operations and a welcoming atmosphere.
Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and use initiative.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including producing quality documents and correspondence.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Experience in administrative support and event coordination, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
6 weeks annual leave
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.
Applicants must hold a current and valid Australian driver’s licence.
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description
For more information regarding this position, please contact Amy Schulz
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
26 Jan 2026At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.