AddressAPPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE VIA OUR WEBSITE:
https://eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/employment/positions-vacant
Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered.
Housing and relocation assistance are not available with this role. Access to own housing in Nhulunbuy is a must for the successful candidate.
About us:
East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.
East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/
About the role:
The Administration Support Officer assist the Regional Manager – Tenancy and Leasing with administrative tasks including facility compliance, financial record management, procurement support, travel arrangements, event coordination, customer inquiries, and staff training, while ensuring adherence to safety policies and any additional assigned responsibilities.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
- Ability to provide administration and financial support in an office environment.
- Sound computing skills and knowledge, including experience using Microsoft Office software, including Excel spreadsheets, and the ability to learn new software systems.
- Proven ability to organise and maintain documents with good time management skills to ensure workloads are maintained and deadlines are met.
- Be able to work under pressure with competing priorities.
- Ability to exercise initiative, good judgement and discretion.
- Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
- Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to effectively deal with a variety of stakeholders, negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Attention to detail and a willingness to learn new tasks and gain new skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment as well as the ability to work autonomously / unsupervised as required.
- A current and valid C Class Driver’s License with the ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.
It would be desirable if you also possessed:
- Previous experience in a similar administration or customer service role, including experience with travel booking.
- Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations’ communities.
- Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.
- Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.
All employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.
A full Position Description can be obtained by visiting our website.
What you'll get in return:
Full Time Permanent employment.
Level 4 - Salary $70,893 - $77,467 (excluding super and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.
You will also benefit from 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
Applications Close until the position is filled.
For further information please contact our Human Resources Team via email to ******@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au or alternatively, please contact our Regional Manager – Tenancy and Leasing, Shane Marshall via 0429 579 ***.
Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting **@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au.
East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
