Regional Administration Officer

6 days ago


Tennant Creek, Australia Catholic Care Full time $77,140 per year
  • Permanent Full Time position based in Tennant Creek
  • Relocation assistance offered up to $3000
  • SCHADS Above Award Grade 3 - $77,140 per annum plus superannuation

Please note. This position is based in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory.

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

  • Above award salary
  • 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
  • Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000

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 Tennant Creek 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 23 September 2025

Interviews on: Rolling interviews

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.

TENNANT CREEK

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine situated in the Barkly Tableland, which has seen the rise of many Australian premier cattle stations. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year.

In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with 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.


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