Regional Administration Officer

• Full time - 5 Months fixed-term role (covering Parental Leave)
• Apply now if you're an Admin Allrounder
• We pay Above the Award rate - SCHADS Gr3 plus super

Please note -
This position is for a FIXED term only from
8 December 2025 to 22 May 2026
to cover a period of parental leave for a current staff member.
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Above award salary ($77,140 per annum)
• Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
• Salary packaging option (up to $15,900 p/a, plus additional as a Remote Area Benefit)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life

About CatholicCare NT
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 NT's programs and initiatives.

About The Role
The Regional Administration Officer is responsible for providing high quality administration services that supports the effective delivery of CatholicCare NT programs in the Alice Springs 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 Work Health and Safety and managing finance, correspondence and communication systems and processes.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum 2 years' experience working in a busy reception role providing administrative support for internal and external stakeholders is desirable.
• High level of organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage a range of tasks and capacity to respond effectively and appropriately to conflict whilst working within established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Experience in managing the maintenance, usage and record keeping associated with equipment, facilities, assets, and vehicles.
• 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.

How To Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website.

Applications Close
: 9am Tuesday 11 November 2025

Interviews on
: Rolling interviews - 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.
ALICE SPRINGS
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is a beautiful town located in the heart of Australia, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, with strong Indigenous presence and vibrant community and art scene. The town is surrounded by stunning red desert landscapes, dotted with ancient rock formations, and home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna.

Alice Springs attracts visitors from all over the world, be it for the quirky and humorous Henley-On-Todd Regatta, camel racing, or the many opportunities to learn about the local Arrernte culture.

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.

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.