Position Details
Fixed Term until December 2026 | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $82,657 - $91,222 p.a.
Location: Larrakia – Darwin
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 Project Support Officer provides high-quality administrative and operational support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Advancement Program. This role involves coordinating travel and events, supporting governance meetings, and assisting with community engagement activities in a culturally sensitive manner.
Provide executive support to the Matthew Flinders Professor, including calendar and correspondence management.
Deliver efficient administrative support for meetings, travel, and events.
Assist with governance group secretariat duties and reporting requirements.
Coordinate community engagement activities and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
About You
You are a highly organised professional with strong administrative skills and experience working in culturally safe ways with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You excel at building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and delivering accurate, confidential support in a dynamic environment. You thrive in team settings, adapt well to changing circumstances, and are eager to learn and grow your skillset to support evolving needs.
Diploma or Certificate in business (or equivalent experience) with strong admin and organisational skills.
Proven ability to work effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to maintain collaborative partnerships.
Proficiency in MS Office and ability to quickly learn new systems, with attention to detail and confidentiality requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team, adapt to new challenges, and embrace opportunities for professional development.
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.
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 Diana Mosca
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
23 Nov 2025At 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.
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