Our client is a young and vibrant council located in tropical Darwin, Northern Territory. Serving over 3,700 residents across 14,000 sqm, including 34 homelands. The council focuses on delivering quality services, creating local jobs, and fostering a prosperous, sustainable future for the region.
Position Overview
We are currently on the lookout for a fun, energetic, and vibrant Senior Administration Officer with excellent administration and organisational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting various roles within our client's team. This position is on a temporary basis with the opportunity for permanency for the right person.
Day to day responsibilities:
Provide administrative and secretarial support to the wider council services team reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer Coordinate committee meetings, prepare papers, and support management delivery Collect, compile, and prepare documentation to support decision-making and information flow Process routine financial transactions and purchasing services Update and maintain accurate records and databases Stay informed on relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance Deliver business support services within agreed standards, timeframes, and accuracy Monitor and respond to emails, correspondence, and calls Supervise, mentor, and coach Administrative Officers and team members Manage fleet operations (asset register, purchasing, tracking, servicing, auction, livery) Collaborate with other Administration Officers to maintain council website and social media pages Provide reports to business leads on actions and focus areas Analyse data to prepare reports, measure KPIs, and improve operational efficiency Undertake small to medium projects and research tasks as required Ensure effective stakeholder relationships and escalate KPI non-compliance to COO Occasional travel to remote communities by light aircraft or 4WD, including overnight stays if needed Perform other duties as directed, in line with skills and experience What you need to succeed:
Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent experience as an Executive Assistant/Senior Administration Officer) Strong organisational and time management skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and quick to learn new systems Understanding of financial practices with experience in Corporate Financial Systems Current National Criminal History Check Current Working with Children (OCHRE) Card Benefits & perks:
Excellent pay rate between $50-$55 p/h Weekly pays Monday - Friday 8-4pm Winnellie location Temp to Perm on offer for the right person To apply for this position please select the Apply Now button and forward your resume in MS Word format only. To have a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Tahnee on 0484 042 ***.
PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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