Regional Administration Officer
Catholic-Care
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Job summary
CatholicCare NT is seeking a Regional Administration Officer to deliver high-quality administrative services in the Tennant Creek region. You will supervise reception, oversee property and equipment, and ensure WHS compliance while handling finance, correspondence and communications systems.
The role requires at least 2 years in a busy reception/administrative environment, with strong organisational and interpersonal skills to work with diverse communities.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy reception role providing admin support.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
- Excellent written and spoken communication across diverse groups.
- Ability to manage facilities, assets and equipment records.
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality administration services to support CatholicCare NT programs in Tennant Creek.
- Supervise reception of clients and visitors and manage front-desk activities.
- Attend to property, equipment, assets and vehicles as required.
- Ensure Work Health and Safety compliance across site operations.
- Manage finance, correspondence and communication systems and processes.
Skills
Job description
- Enjoy life in Tennant Creek with beautiful natural attractions
- SCHADS Above Award Salary Grade 3 - $80,807 per annum plus super
- Local Residents encouraged to apply! Six weeks annual leave provided
- Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
- Salary packaging option (up to $15,900 p/a, plus additional as a Remote Area Benefit)
- Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well‑known retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
- Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000
CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing counselling services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory.
Administrative staff working for CatholicCare NT facilitate the supply and management of resources that support CatholicCare NT’s programs and initiatives.
The Regional Administration Officer is responsible for providing high quality administration services that supports the effective delivery of CatholicCare NT programs in the Tennant Creek region.
This position has a particular focus on overseeing the effective administrative functions of the site including supervising reception of clients and visitors, attending to property and equipment, compliance with Work Health and Safety and managing finance, correspondence and communication systems and processes.
- Above award salary
- Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
- Salary packaging option (up to $15,900 p/a, plus additional as a Remote Area Benefit)
- Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well‑known retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
- Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000
CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing counselling services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory.
Administrative staff working for CatholicCare NT facilitate the supply and management of resources that support CatholicCare NT’s programs and initiatives.
The Regional Administration Officer is responsible for providing high quality administration services that supports the effective delivery of CatholicCare NT programs in the Tennant Creek region.
This position has a particular focus on overseeing the effective administrative functions of the site including supervising reception of clients and visitors, attending to property and equipment, compliance with Work Health and Safety and managing finance, correspondence and communication systems and processes.
- A minimum 2 years’ experience working in a busy reception role providing administrative support for internal and external stakeholders is desirable.
- High level of organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage a range of tasks and capacity to respond effectively and appropriately to conflict whilst working within established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Experience in managing the maintenance, usage and record keeping associated with equipment, facilities, assets, and vehicles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate across a range of diverse cultural groups, in a respectful manner, both written and oral.
9am Tuesday 10 November 2026
Rolling interviews
Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine situated in the Barkly Tableland, which has seen the rise of many Australian premier cattle stations. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year. In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with aboriginal families and the experience of immersing yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.
CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities. Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check. If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory. RAO - RD
Northern Territory, Australia
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