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 assistance 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:

The primary purpose of the Administration Manager – Yirrkala is to support the Regional Manager – Council Services in the management of the Community, by providing expertise and implementation in a wide variety of financial, administrative and hands-on management functions.

The Administration Manager – Yirrkala is responsible for the efficient and effective management and administration of the day-to day internal and external business operations of the East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) operations in Yirrkala, under the direction of Regional Manager - Council Services.

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

• Ability to provide efficient management and financial support to the Regional Manager - Council Services.

• Proven ability to develop process and maintain organisational documents with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent planning and time management skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities within the broader community and be able to provide practical hands on and diverse management experience.

• Previous experience supervising people, with a demonstrated ability to effectively mentor, develop, support and motivate staff in a flexible and changing work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, with proven people skills and the ability to work unsupervised when required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet development and database programs, used for management purposes.

• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety policy within the broader work environment.

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

• A current C Class Drivers Licence, with the ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

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

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 5 - Salary $82,983 - $88,036 (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 16th July 2025.

For further information about this position please contact our Regional Manager Council Services, Shannon Cervini, by emailing [email protected]

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.