Senior Research Project Coordinator

Full time, fixed term appointment until December 2026

Professional Level 7 Salary - $93,475 to $102,606 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

Provide grant management and high-level administrative support to researchers at the Molly Wardaguga Institute at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position

The Molly Wardaguga Institute for First Nations Birth Rights (Molly Institute) was established in honour of the Burarra Elder and midwife, Molly Wardaguga , who worked extensively to improve health outcomes, with a vision of returning the control of First Nations birthing services to First Nations communities. The Institute works toward Molly's vision by supporting First Nations communities to realise their aspirations for birthing, maternal and infant healthcare.

The Institute is working in partnership with the Galiwin'ku Yol?u community and stakeholders to develop Australia's first very remote Birthing on County exemplar site.

As a Senior Research Project Coordinator, you will undertake grant management related activities at various levels to support the Galiwin'ku-based team with their projects. This includes providing ongoing secretariat support to the established governance framework and ensuring compliance to research grant key deliverables and reporting requirements, including high level administration.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Postgraduate qualifications and/or equivalent of five years experience and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Experience in managing research grants including reporting, managing timelines and support the team to identify and achieve milestones and goals within the project.
• Demonstrating high-level administrative skills using initiative and drive with proven ability to deliver quality stakeholders support and contribution to the wider team Excellent organisation and project management skills.
• Ability to work with First Nations communities, their leaders and key stakeholders, while respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business.
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous data sovereignty principles and understanding the principles in practice in working within First Nations research.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication with the ability to report on grant outcomes

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 7. The base salary will be in the range of $93,475 to $102,606 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $109,365 to $120,049 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• •    Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave (dependent on work location)
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Sarah Khaw on or email

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on or email

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Monday 13 October 2025