Job description
About the Barkly Region
The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.
About us:
The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing an average of 200 staff, of whom 63% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.
About the Role:
The position of Administration Officer aims to ensure that the administrative requirements of the Community Safety Service in the Barkly Regional Council are supported through timely, accurate, and effective administration including logistics, supply, and ordering of equipment and supplies.
The position will also assist in the preparation of reports and day-to-day administration to support the effective delivery of the Community Safety & Wellbeing Program (Night Patrol) within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Operational Framework.
The Essentials:
Basic administration skills to ensure that work objectives are achieved.
Current driver's licence.
A current Working with Children check (OCHRE Card), or the ability to obtain.
Current First Aid Certificate, or the ability to obtain.
Satisfactory Police Clearance.
The Finer Details:
Salary of $61,914.46 per annum ($1,190.66 gross per week).
Tennant Creek Zone Allowance of $1.8900 per ordinary hour worked.
11% Superannuation.
Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% leave loading.
Free access to the swimming pool and gym facilities
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000.
The successful applicant may be eligible for a housing subsidy of up to $330.00 per week in compliance with the Council’s Tennant Creek Staff Housing Policy.
https://www.barkly.nt.gov.au/careers/positions-vacant/administration-officer-community-safety-2
To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering to **@barkly.nt.gov.au
Need more information call our friendly reception on 08 8962 00***today and ask for Adrian Chong.
Applications Close Wednesday, 31st January 20024.
Suitable applicants may be appointed during the application process.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all.
Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.