Administration Officer Based at Wadeye Northern Territory
Administration Officer Based at Wadeye Northern Territory
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Job Description
About Us:
The West Daly Regional Council covers 14000 square kilometres and is located about 300 to 420 kilometres southwest of Darwin. The area is mainly rural with three Indigenous communities at Peppimenarti Nganmarriyanga and Wadeye which are managed by West Daly Regional Council (Council).
Councils vision is to work together to make a difference in the community by creating places that are respectful peaceful and safe. The mission of Council is to walk alongside culture country and people to build a stronger community and does it by working together creating real opportunities and providing services and facilities that everyone can use.
Position Summary:
The Administration Officer provides essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the Wadeye Office within the West Daly Regional Council.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative Support and Coordination:
Provide administrative support for the Wadeye Office including recordkeeping drafting correspondence and filing;
Handle telephone calls greet visitors and schedule appointments and meetings.
Financial Tasks:
Assist and generate purchase requisitions review invoices and assist with the reconciliation of accounts;
Manage petty cash and ensure accurate reconciliation.
People & Culture Assistance:
Collaborate with the Community Services Manager on payroll administration;
Assist staff with entering and submitting leave;
Support People and Culture team with employee related matters (onboarding offboarding tenancy agreements).
Community Services Support:
Assist with funeral arrangements for the Wadeye community;
Supply Chain and Coordination:
Assist to administer stationery and consumable supplies;
Assist in organising catering services as requested.
Communication and IT Support:
Liaise effectively with all levels of staff within the Council and external organisations;
Provide basic IT support to staff.
Safety and Compliance:
Ensure adherence to Workplace Health & Safety regulations;
Address any safety concerns promptly.
General Office Duties:
Set up boardroom and conferencing facilities for meetings;
Cleaning of all WDRC office boardroom accommodation spaces;
Undertake general office duties and any other tasks as directed.
About You
To be successful in the role you must have:
- Demonstrated basic administrative and customer service experience;
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to utilise a range of other computer programs to produce reports and correspondence;
- Current National Criminal History Check;
- Working with Children (OCHRE) Card;
Why Join Our Growing Team
- Generous salary from $66444 $71511 based on experience and qualifications
- 11.5 Superannuation
- A generous relocation package up to $5000 subject to Council Relocation Assistance Policy
- Locality allowance of $3000 per annum
- Generous leave entitlements including six weeks annual leave
- 1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC day dedicated to Council staff
- Flexible working arrangements subject to CEOs Approval
- Excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region and much more!
- We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply for this role.
WDRC is committed to providing quality services and fostering a prosperous and sustainable future for the region. Join our team and contribute to building strong safe and healthy communities.
Important Information:
- Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and the suitable applicants may be interviewed as they apply.
- The position may be filled/advertisement may be closed prior to the closing date if the suitable candidate is identified.
- Our recruitment process involves several checks including but not limited to criminal history as well as verification of qualifications licences and righttowork status.
- Applications Close: Position open until filled
To apply please submit your resume online via the apply button. Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.
Please contact our People and Culture team at for the Position Description or for any further information.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
