Executive Assistant

at; Borroloola, Katherine; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Gudanji Yanyuwa Garrwa Marra Aboriginal Corporation (GYGM) invites applications for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational and strategic support to senior management in Borroloola, Darwin or Katherine. This part-time role requires discretion, strong calendar and communications management, and collaboration with the management team.

You will manage confidential information, support governance activities and assist with board processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as executive assistant or administration officer.
• Ability to manage complex calendar and communications.
• Experience supporting senior management and boards.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and strategic support.
• Coordinate calendar, communications and project oversight.
• Support senior management and board activities.
• Assist with organization operations and planning.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communications

Board support

Project oversight

Confidential handling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Gudanji Yanyuwa Garrwa Marra Aboriginal Corporation (GYGM) is a Traditional Owner led organisation whose mission is protection of culture, land rights and country. GYGM was incorporated in 2023 by Traditional Owners seeking to establish their own governance structure, based on Aboriginal law, for Indigenous-led representation of the community in the Borroloola region of the Northern Territory. The primary focus has been on protection of our cultural heritage sites and country with GYGM at the forefront of negotiations concerning the McArthur River Mine.

GYGM is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative, operational, and strategic support to senior management to assist with the efficient and effective operations of the organisation.

This role requires an experienced assistant or experienced administration officer who can act as a trusted management partner in the organisation managing complex calendar and communications requirements, providing project oversight support, and handling confidential information.

The preferred candidate is culturally grounded, community-focused, and skilled in providing management and board assistance. The Executive Assistant is expected to operate with a high degree of initiative and collaborate effectively with the management team.

This position may be based in Borroloola, Darwin or Katherine. An attractive salary and flexible working arrangements will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

For a copy of the position description, visit https://gygm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Executive-Assistant-PD.pdf. Applications must respond to the selection criteria.

This is a part‑time role and applicants who do not meet all the selection criteria are still encouraged to apply. Applicants must be willing to undertake appropriate training and/or mentoring, gain qualifications, and work with other GYGM staff and advisers to acquire the necessary skills.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as an executive assistant?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have experience in administration?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years' experience do you have in an Administration Role?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?