Murdoch University is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equity and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About The Team
The Ngangk Yira Institute for Change (Ngangk Yira) is one of the four key Murdoch University institutes that bring together leading researchers from centres and across the University to deliver world class multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary translational research that benefits the Aboriginal community government and industry. Ngangk Yira brings together the disciplines that contribute to ensuring quality research evidence underpins Murdoch University’s commitment to excellence in Aboriginal health and social equity research.
Ngangk Yira is founded on principles of meaningful community engagement, professional collaborations, and Aboriginal-led research. These, together with engagement of Aboriginal Elders, Aboriginal communities, and the preservation of cultural wisdom and data sovereignty, ensures Ngangk Yira is championing meaningful, co-designed research for the health and social equity of Aboriginal people, families, and communities.
Your New Role!
Working primarily under the supervision of the Projects and Administration Lead, Ngangk Yira Institute for Change, the administrative officer will provide administrative support for the senior staff of the institute, including the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Centre Directors, Institute Business Manager and Projects and Administration Lead. You will also be supporting the day-to-day operations of the Institute and ensure smooth functionality.
Your key responsibilities will include –
- Provide administrative support to the Pro Vice Chancellor and Centre Directors
- Coordinate meetings, agendas, and follow-up on actions and resolutions
- Support website updates, newsletters, and social media communications
- Assist with staff onboarding, recruitment, and Institute events
- Maintain office operations, hospitality, and shared spaces
- Act as first point of contact for guests and internal stakeholders
- Uphold culturally respectful and professional communication protocols
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping in line with University policies
- Foster collaborative relationships across academic and professional teams
- Champion cultural equality, diversity, and social responsibility
Please refer to the
Position Description
for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $79,000 – $88,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
- Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 4% increase!
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information, check out our
benefits and services page
!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Relevant undergraduate qualification or progress towards an undergraduate qualification and/or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience in a related area.
- Previous experience in a similar role, demonstrating the ability to work in an inclusive team with a diversity of cultures, ideally in an education or health sector.
- Excellent professional communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Great time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- High level of computer literacy, with the ability to navigate a variety of web and desktop based applications, including MS Office.
- Strong commitment to the principles of self-determination data sovereignty and improving social equity for diverse and marginalised cultures.
- Current “C” Class Driver’s License.
Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.
Applicants should refer to the
Position Description
for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Beth Griffin, Projects and Administration Lead [email protected] and quote JR104081 as the reference.
Applications Close on 31/07/2025 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
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