Administration Coordinator - Jabiru

West Arnhem Regional Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote locality allowance

Subsidised rent

Free uniforms

Employee assistance program

6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

West Arnhem Regional Council in Jabiru, NT, is seeking an Administration Coordinator to lead a small team delivering frontline services to the Jabiru community. You will manage customer service, Centrelink, postal operations, and general business support with a focus on organisation and cross‑cultural communication.

The role offers a rewarding outback lifestyle, a strong community focus, and the chance to mentor Indigenous staff while coordinating services across the community and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a front‑line admin role.
• Strong organisational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and remote community life.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high‑quality front‑line services (customer service, Centrelink, postal, and business support).
• Coordinate a welcoming team and supervise a small staff.
• Mentor staff and communicate with community and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Office administration

Supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Indigenous culture awareness

Remote community life

Post office experience

Education

Relevant admin experience

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

West Arnhem Regional Council – Sydney CBD NSW

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