Are you an experienced admin professional who thrives on variety, takes pride in flawless precision, and loves a role where no two days are ever the same?
About us:
Catholic Education Northern Territory (CENT) operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory, from Early Learning to Secondary, including remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love. This role is based at the Catholic Education Office (CEO) in Berrimah.
About you:
Are you an experienced admin professional who thrives on variety, takes pride in flawless precision, and loves a role where no two days are ever the same?
The position:
As Administration Officer- Contracts & Finance, you'll leverage your broad background to keep our financial, contract, and grant operations running seamlessly. Supporting the CFO and Contracts Manager, you'll process data, monitor compliance reporting, update system databases, and handle day-to-day administrative and financial tasks. You'll pivot effortlessly between compliance tracking, high-accuracy data processing, system updates, report writing and stakeholder management.
If you're a meticulous all-rounder who loves bringing order to complex, fast-moving parts, this dynamic role was built for you.
What we offer:
Salary of $85k plus super
35-hour working week
Five weeks' annual leave plus additional leave entitlements
Salary packaging and novated leasing options
Leave loading equal to 17.5% of 4 weeks' salary
Employee rewards program (discounts at 450+ retailers)
Discounted school fees for eligible employees
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Free on-site parking - Berrimah office

Key responsibilities:




You'll provide general administrative support across the Finance & Infrastructure team as directed, including:
Assisting the CFO and management team with general administration, including calendars, travel bookings, board decks, presentations and meeting minutes
Handling credit card and other minor financial reconciliations, and supporting the Finance team at month end, including entering invoices
Maintaining program reporting documentation and updating internal and external systems with accurate, compliant data
Monitoring reports received from schools and following up on outstanding documentation
Auditing program contributions and maintaining student enrolment data
Providing administrative support to populate CENT contract templates and scopes of work, coordinate contract signing, and upload contracts to the CEO Contract Register
Maintaining records and providing administrative support for drafting policies, procedures and guidelines, including keeping the policy register up to date

Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in a fast-paced administrative or finance support role, with strong data entry, record-keeping and document preparation skills
The ability to manage competing priorities, monitor timelines and proactively follow up with internal and external stakeholders
Strong attention to detail,



with experience performing data audits, verifying records, and providing advice and support
Experience with Microsoft or Google software, and the ability to learn, navigate and maintain specialized systems, online portals and databases
Solid interpersonal and written communication skills for working with school staff, project managers and external partners
A valid NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT

Desirable:
Experience in project and contract administration, with knowledge of contemporary contract and grant administration practices and processes
Experience in a school or other education organization
If this sounds like you, please see the Position Description in the Application Package for the full details of the role and requirements.

How to Apply:
Click the link below to download the application package and apply:
External applicants:

CENT employees:

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in the Position Description. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact the recruitment team on:
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Applications close: 03 November ****
The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.
Catholic Education NT operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory — from Early Learning to Secondary — including five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love.

📌 Administration Officer - Contracts & Finance (Darwin)
🏢 Catholic Education Northern Territory
📍 Darwin