AddressTO APPLY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/why-work-here
Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered.
Housing will be provided in Umbakumba Community, Groote Eylandt.
Relocation Assistance is also available to the successful applicant.
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 our website - http://eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/employment/why-work-here
About the role:
The primary purpose of the Senior Administration Officer is to provide support in the management of the Community by providing expertise and implementation in a wide variety of financial and administrative functions.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
- Demonstrated ability to provide efficient administration and financial support.
- Proven ability to maintain organisational documents with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent planning and time management skills with an ability to manage competing priorities within the broader community and be able to provide practical hands on and diverse administrative and financial experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with proven people skills and able to work unsupervised when required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Sound knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety policy within the broader work environment.
- Current manual C Class driver’s licence.
It would be desirable if you also possessed:
- 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 the EARC is subject to 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 inherent requirements to their position.
A full Position Description may 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 will be received until the position is filled.
For further information about this position please contact our Council Services Manager / Municipal Services Supervisor on 0437 372 *** or email ************@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
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.
