Administration Coordinator - Jabiru

West Arnhem Regional Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + superannuation

6 weeks annual leave

Remote locality allowance

Accommodation subsidy

Uniforms provided

Employee assistance program

Sports and community events

Job summary

West Arnhem Regional Council in Jabiru, NT is seeking an Administration Coordinator to lead a small, cross-cultural team and oversee frontline services, including customer service, Centrelink, postal, and general admin support.

You will bring strong organisational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to serving remote communities with opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, community-focused role.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and ability to mentor a cross-cultural workforce.
• Experience in office administration and supervising a small team.
• Clear, confident and friendly communicator with staff, community and stakeholders.
• Organised and reliable with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and quick to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and remote community life.
• Experience in a post office is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and coordinate a welcoming team delivering essential services to the Jabiru community.
• Oversee front-line services including customer service, Centrelink, postal, and general business support.
• Ensure high-quality administration and seamless service delivery within a remote community setting.

Skills

Strong leadership

Office administration

Team supervision

Communication

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Indigenous culture knowledge

Post office experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

West Arnhem Regional Council – Brisbane QLD

Turn your admin skills into a real outback adventure in Jabiru, NT.

Turn your admin skills into a real outback adventure in Jabiru, NT.

Join our team as an Administration Coordinator and live and work in Jabiru, the heart of Kakadu National Park!

• Enjoy a close-knit community with art centres, sports, fishing, cultural events, and outdoor adventures on your doorstep.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to lead, support, and make a real difference by coordinating a welcoming team that delivers essential services to the Jabiru community.

As the Administration Coordinator, you will lead the delivery of high‑quality front‑line services, including customer service, Centrelink, postal, and general business support.

Bring your strong organisational, communication, and administrative skills to a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful and positive contribution every day.

About you

You are someone who is:

• A strong leader who can mentor a cross-cultural workforce, including local Indigenous staff.

• Experienced in office administration and supervising a small team

• A clear, confident and friendly communicator with staff, community, and stakeholders.

• Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Confident with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and able to learn new systems quickly.

• Knowledgeable about Indigenous culture and remote community life.

• Experienced working in a post office — desirable but not essential.

Why you will love working with us

• Base salary $88,021 plus superannuation and leave loading (remuneration package $100,361)

• 6 weeks of annual leave, remote locality allowance, and telephone assistance.

• Basic furnished accommodation with subsidised rent, free uniforms, and access to an employee assistance program.

• Join sports comps, community events, and spend your downtime exploring 50,000 km² of incredible Top End outback.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role