Senior Teacher, Inclusion & Engagement Leader

Sarkarinaukridaily; Darwin; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation + salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

AHEIA Higher Education Award for Well‑

Wide range of professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Veteran Employer of Choice

Job summary

Flinders University is seeking an experienced Operational Support Officer to join the Operational Support team at the Darwin Casuarina campus. The role delivers high quality operational and administrative support to the RRH discipline, coordinating conferences, events and stakeholder visits, while providing executive support to leadership staff.

The position is full time, fixed term until 31 December 2027, based in Darwin/Larrakia, with salary range AUD 84,599 to AUD 93,366 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing operational and administrative support in a complex environment.
• Ability to coordinate events, travel, facilities and business operations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support, including calendar management and meeting/conference coordination.
• Build and maintain relationships with leadership staff and key stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of processes, templates and procedures to improve service delivery.
• Coordinate travel for staff, students, visitors and groups in line with university policies.

Skills

Operational support

Administrative support

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Travel coordination

Tools

Contemporary admin systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Operational Support Officer to join the Operational Support team and deliver high quality operational and administrative support to the Discipline of Rural and Remote Health (RRH) at Flinders University. In this diverse role, you will be responsible for coordinating operational activities including conferences and events, stakeholder visits, while providing executive support to leadership staff. Based at the Darwin Casuarina campus, this position contributes to the ongoing improvements of operational procedures, administrative systems and work instructions to support consistent and effective service delivery across the discipline.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing operational and administrative support, including calendar management, coordination of meetings and conferences, and the preparation and distribution of correspondence.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with leadership staff and key stakeholders.
• Supporting the development and ongoing maintenance of operational procedures, processes and templates to support efficient and consistent service delivery.
• Coordinating travel arrangements for staff, students, visitors and groups, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

About You

You are a highly organised and proactive professional with experience providing operational and administrative support in a complex environment. With strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you thrive in a fast-paced setting, effectively managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality customer service and operational outcomes. You are solutions-focused, detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support organisational goals.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience providing operational and administrative support, including coordinating events, travel, facilities, resources and business operations within a complex organisation.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary administrative systems, software and processes, with the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to support efficient service delivery and continuous improvement.

Position Details

• Full time | Fixed term until 31 December 2027
• Professional HEO5 | $84,599 - $93,366
• Location: Darwin / Larrakia
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Benefits and Perks

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

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.

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

These include:

• Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender-Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome 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.
• Staff working in a health care setting are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the NT Health 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.

Disability Accommodation

Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University.If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through or call .

For more information regarding this position, please contact Amy Schulz.

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 28 Oct 2026