Executive Officer

6 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Chamber of Commerce NT Full time

Are you ready to champion Territory business and drive operational excellence?

Chamber NT is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Executive Officer to join our leadership team. This pivotal role supports the CEO and Board, ensuring smooth governance, HR, IT, travel coordination, and executive communications. If you're passionate about empowering small and medium enterprises and thrive in a high-performance, purpose-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

About Chamber NT

We are the trusted champion for Territory business. Our bold vision is to empower enterprises to thrive, advocate with integrity, and deliver services that matter. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement — because when our team thrives, so do our members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Governance & Board Support:

    Coordinate Board and committee meetings, manage governance records, and support policy reviews.
  • Human Resources Management:

    Lead recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and foster a respectful and engaging workplace culture.
  • Operational & IT Oversight:

    Liaise with IT vendors, manage digital systems, and ensure cybersecurity and operational continuity.
  • Travel Coordination:

    Organise travel logistics for the CEO and executive team, ensuring policy compliance and efficiency.
  • Executive & Project Support:

    Assist with strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in executive support, governance, HR, and operational management.
  • Strong organisational skills, discretion, and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • A proactive mindset aligned with strategic goals and operational excellence.
  • Familiarity with the Northern Territory business environment and community engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in business administration, governance, HR, or related fields.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within a not-for-profit or membership-based organisation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and financial administration.
  • NT Driver's Licence and willingness to travel regionally and attend events outside standard hours.

Why Join Us?

At Chamber NT, we live our values:

  • Members First
  • Do the Basics Better
  • Share Success
  • Think Like a Member
  • Integrity, Courage & Respect
  • Knowledge & Collaboration
  • Solutions for the Tyranny of Distance

Be part of a team that's making a real impact across the Territory.

Contact Michelle Burgess at or call for more information

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