Administration Officer, First Nations Identified First Nations Position

Charles Sturt; Orange City Council; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional university is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide high-level support for their First Nations directorate. This role includes acting as the first point of contact, managing enquiries, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong administration skills, exceptional communication abilities, and the capacity to solve problems effectively. The position offers a full-time hybrid model with competitive remuneration ranging from $81,999 to $89,521 per annum plus superannuation.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration, calendar and travel management.
• Proven ability to apply policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support across the First Nations directorate.
• Be first point of contact for enquiries directed to First Nations teams.
• Manage shared inboxes, schedule meetings and arrange travel.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Administrative procedures knowledge

Job description

Role Highlights

• Showcase your administrative excellence and support our First Nations directorate
• Be the first point of contact for First Nations staff and students
• Enjoy flexible work including generous leave provisions and a hybrid working model

The Role

Full Time Continuing

Level 5 - $81999 to $89521 pa (plus 17% superannuation)

Locations: Albury‑Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

Responsibilities

In this role you will be providing high level administrative support across the First Nations directorate. This includes being first point of contact for enquiries directed to First Nations teams managing shared inboxes, scheduling meetings, arranging travel and providing communication, project and reporting support to the Director.

About you

• Strong administration skills including experience in finance administration, calendar and travel management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to think analytically, problem solve and apply policies and procedures.

Appointment is conditional upon the successful applicant producing a satisfying Working with Children Check in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act (NSW).

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic far‑sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University, our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge but it also speaks to the mission of universities to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology we thrive as a distributed yet connected community welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

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To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or need further information on completing the application process, please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further information

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents, or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Closing Date: 11pm 28 October 2025

Key Skills

• Administrative Functions
• Office supplies
• Personnel Matters
• Records Management
• Office Procedures
• Space Management
• Daily Operations
• Administrative Policies
• Personnel Management
• Administrative Services
• Interpersonal skills
• Telephone Calls
• Travel Arrangements
• Administrative Procedures
• Word Processing

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 81999 – 89521