- Make a real difference (be a part of a council)
- Build valuable experience
- Join a supportive, purpose-driven team

Join our Council Services team as a Senior Administration Officer in Yirrkala. This role is central to supporting community operations and ensuring the smooth delivery of administrative and financial services. You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team contributing to meaningful outcomes for the community.

What you’ll do

- Coordinate day-to-day Council office services, including implementing policies, procedures, and work schedules.
- Manage communication systems by identifying needs, evaluating options, and maintaining equipment.
- Oversee purchasing processes, including obtaining requirements, negotiating pricing, and reconciling invoices.
- Support financial management by monitoring costs, analysing variances, and managing incoming funds.
- Facilitate people experience functions within the community, including assisting with recruitment.
- Provide administration and finance support to the Community Patrol service.
- Maintain continuity between corporate, divisional, and local teams by documenting and communicating actions and operational needs.

What we’re looking for

- Demonstrated ability to provide efficient administrative and financial support.
- Strong attention to detail and proven ability to maintain accurate organisational documentation.
- Excellent planning and time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Sound knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
- Valid C Class driver’s licence.




- Experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations communities is highly beneficial.
- Cross‑cultural awareness and understanding of issues affecting First Nations Peoples would be an advantage.

What You’ll Get

- Competitive salary $78,219.80 - $82,983.08 per annum (excl. super) with annual reviews under the Enterprise Agreement.
- 6 weeks of annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading for full time employees.
- Generous Locality Allowance.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and study support, within a strong, culturally diverse, community driven environment.

Employment is subject to a Criminal History Check and NT Working with Children Clearance. Travel to remote communities may be required.

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

How to Apply
Apply via our website: eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/employment/positions-vacant

Applications close: 4 December 2026
However, applications will be assessed progressively as they are submitted.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria in the Position Description.

To view the Position Description, please copy the link below and open it in a new browser window: https://irp.cdn-website.com/79fa6d12/files/uploaded/Senior+Administration+Officer-67b820fd.pdf

For further information:
Labhjeet Bhullar – Council Services Manager – ***************@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

East Arnhem Regional Council reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

📌 Senior Administration Officer - Yirrkala (Nhulunbuy)
🏢 East Arnhem Regional Council
📍 Nhulunbuy