Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered.

Selection criteria must be addressed as part of the application. The selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is located on our website.

Housing and relocation assistant are not available with this role.

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:

This position will provide a full range of executive support and high-level administrative services to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). It will also provide administrative support services to the President and Councillors as required.

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

Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to persuade, negotiate and influence.

Highly developed organisational skills with proven ability to operate efficiently under pressure, deal effectively with competing demands, produce high quality work within limited timeframes, and be adaptable to change.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders.

Ability to work flexible hours.

Demonstrated ability to use own initiative and to work unsupervised, whilst prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines, and contribute effectively as a valuable team member.

Proven effective time management with the ability to work autonomously.

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook) and an ability to learn new software.

Must hold a current C Class Drivers License.

Ability to use initiative and judgement combined with excellent problem-solving skills.

National Criminal History Check clearance.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations’ communities.

Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.

Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

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.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent Employment

Level 6 - Salary $90,678 - $96,200 (excluding super and locality allowance).

You will also benefit from 6 weeks of Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Applications will be received until 18th June 2025.

For further information about this position please contact our Senior Human Resources Officer, Hanna Craig, by emailing [email protected] or calling 08 8943 9525

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.