Regional Administration Officer
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Job Summary
**This job is full time - based in Katherine Northern Territory**
For more information about living in Katherine download the NT Regional Living Guide here: NT Employee Benefits
- We pay above Award Salary (SCHADS Gr3.1 $77140 per annum)
- Sixweeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
- Salary packaging option to boost your pay (up to $15900 p/a)
- Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well-known retailers so you save $$$ on everyday expenses
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
About the Program
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 NTs programs and initiatives.
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Manager the Regional Administration Officer is responsible for providing high quality administration services that support the effective delivery of CatholicCare NT programs in the Katherine 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 Workplace Health and Safety and managing finance correspondence and communication systems and processes.
What we are looking for(more details in the attached Role Description below)
1) Relevant Qualification in Workplace Health and Safetyis desirable with a minimum of 2 years experience working in a busy reception role providing administrative and technological support (email databases video meetings) for internal and external stakeholders.
2) Experience in managing the maintenance usage and record keeping associated with equipment facilities assets and vehicles.
3) High level of organisational skills ability to prioritise multiple tasks and capacity to respond effectively and appropriately to conflict whilst working within established policies procedures and guidelines.
4) 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.
5) Demonstrated cultural competency particularly in working with Indigenous people
How to Apply
Download the Role Description (scroll down)
Submit your current Resume a Cover Letter outlining your experience in a similar role and contact details for two Referees including a recent line manager.
For more roles at CatholicCare NT please visit our careers website Close: 9am Tuesday 3 March 2026
Interviews on: Rolling interviews will commence 27 February 2026. We will interview when we find suitable applicants so apply now!
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.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
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.
KATHERINE REGION - NT
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Katherine is a town situated on the Katherine River 230km Southeast of Darwin. It is the fourth largest settlement in the Norther Territory. Katherine is also the closest major town to RAAF Base Tindal.
Katherine locals are blessed with nearby attractions such as Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge adorned with many ancient rock paintings. Original tribes such as the Dogoman Jawoyn and Wardaman people now live in community with people from Victoria River District Walpiri and Tanami Desert.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with local and 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Administrative Functions
- office supplies
- Personnel Matters
- Records Management
- Office Procedures
- Space Management
- Daily Operations
- Administrative Policies
- Personnel Management
- Administrative Services
- Interpersonal skills
- Telephone Calls
- Travel Arrangements
- Administrative Procedures
- Word Processing
