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About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

About the role:

The Administration and Engagement Support Officer will provide a high level of administration support to the Waste and Environmental Department within the Council Services Directorate.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Experience in computerised accounting functions, accounts receivable/rate debtor systems.
• Sound office administration skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word software packages.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including written and oral communication, with an ability to communicate at all levels effectively.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
• Must have a current Manual C Class Driver’s License

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

• Previous experience working or living within an Indigenous setting and ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural awareness in the workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting Indigenous people to ensure effective participation in a cross-cultural environment.
• Previous experience in waste management

The successful applicant must also be prepared to travel to remote communities via various means, including 4WD vehicle and light aircraft.

All employment with the EARC is subject to a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the inherent requirements to their position.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent employment.

Level 4 - Salary $73,729 - $80,566 (excluding super and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

You will also benefit from annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Housing and Relocation Assistance are not available with this position. Access to housing in the Nhulunbuy region is a must for the successful candidate.

Applications Close: 14th March 2025

For further information about this position please contact our Regional Manager of Waste and Environment, Wesley van Zanden, by emailing [email protected] or calling 0408 270 014.

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting [email protected].

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.