Operations Admin & Projects Coordinator - NT

Territory Water Solutions; Tennant Creek; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Territory Water Solutions in Tennant Creek is seeking an organised, detail-focused Administrative Assistant to support the Operations Manager and Lead Administrator. Based in the NT, you will triage calls, coordinate documents, manage schedules and assist with travel, onboarding, and office logistics to keep projects moving smoothly.

Join a proactive team that values clear communication, meticulous record-keeping, and hands-on support across remote services.

Qualifications

• Strong admin skills with high attention to detail.
• Calm, clear communicator who can prioritise and follow through.
• Proactive - doesn’t wait to be told twice, and finishes what they start.
• Confident with systems (MS Office essential; Xero and job management systems a bonus).
• Experience in trades/construction/services is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day admin support to the Operations Manager and Lead Administrator (scheduling, meetings, action lists, follow-ups)
• Be the “eyes and ears” of the office—triage phone/inbox, route requests, and close loops
• Support the team with admin queries, documentation, and coordination
• Assist the projects team with project folders, document control, and admin tracking
• Help with travel/accommodation coordination and office logistics as required
• Pick up overflow tasks to prevent bottlenecks during high workload periods

Skills

Admin skills

Attention to detail

Calm communicator

Proactive

MS Office

Xero

Trades background

Tools

Xero

Job description

Territory Water Solutions in Tennant Creek is seeking an organised, detail-focused Administrative Assistant to support the Operations Manager and Lead Administrator. Based in the NT, you will triage calls, coordinate documents, manage schedules and assist with travel, onboarding, and office logistics to keep projects moving smoothly.

Join a proactive team that values clear communication, meticulous record-keeping, and hands-on support across remote services.