Senior Executive Assistant & Projects Lead

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

6 weeks recreation leave

3 weeks paid personal leave

17.5% recreation leave loading

3 days paid Christmas closedown leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Northern Territory Government in Darwin is seeking an Administrative Officer 6 to support the Office of the CEO. Based in the Darwin office, the role combines executive coordination, projects, stakeholder engagement, and sound judgement to support senior leaders.

You will manage day-to-day priorities, coordinate projects, prepare executive correspondence, and contribute to policy and information flows. Flexibility, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive matters are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at senior executive level with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects on time.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day executive priorities including inbox, meetings, diary, and financial support.
• Coordinate projects, research and analysis, and provide practical solutions.
• Prepare high-quality executive correspondence and ensure timely progression.
• Support complex and sensitive matters with policy and administrative processes.
• Maintain systems for reliable correspondence, records and information flows.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and liaise discreetly.

Skills

Executive coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Organisation skills

Written communication

Discretion

Job description

Northern Territory Government in Darwin is seeking an Administrative Officer 6 to support the Office of the CEO. Based in the Darwin office, the role combines executive coordination, projects, stakeholder engagement, and sound judgement to support senior leaders.

You will manage day-to-day priorities, coordinate projects, prepare executive correspondence, and contribute to policy and information flows. Flexibility, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive matters are essential.