Job Details
* SCHADS Award Grade 3 = $77,140 plus super
* Full time - 38 hrs per week - 8:00 to 4:30pm
* 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% Loading
This job is full time - based in Katherine, Northern Territory
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits
* We pay above Award Salary (SCHADS Gr3.1 = $77,140 per annum)
* Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
* Salary packaging option to boost your pay (up to $15,900 p/a)
* Staff rewards program with discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
* Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
About The Program
CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organization, 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
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Regional Administration Officer is responsible for providing high quality administration services that support the effective delivery of CatholicCare NT programs in the Katherine 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 Workplace Health and Safety and managing finance, correspondence and communication systems and processes.
What we are looking for
* Relevant Qualification with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a busy reception role providing administrative and technological support (email, databases, video meetings) for internal and external stakeholders.
* Knowledge of Work Health and Safety with experience in managing the maintenance, usage and record keeping associated with equipment, facilities, assets and vehicles.
* High level of organisational skills, ability to prioritise multiple tasks and capacity to respond effectively and appropriately to conflict whilst working within established policies, procedures and guidelines.
* 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.
* Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
How To Apply
Download the Role Description (scroll down)
Submit your current Resume highlighting your experience and a Cover Letter outlining how you organise your time at work. Please include contact details for two referees including a recent line manager.
For more roles at CatholicCare NT, please visit our careers website at www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/
Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 21 April 2026
Interviews on: Interviews will be held during office hours. We will interview when we find suitable applicants so 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 or recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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.
KATHERINE - NT
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Katherine is a town situated on the Katherine River, 230km southeast of Darwin. It is the fourth largest settlement in the Northern Territory. Katherine is also the closest major town to RAAF Base 'Tindal'.
Katherine locals are blessed with nearby attractions such as Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge, adorned with many ancient rock paintings. Original tribes such as the Dogoman, Jawoyn and Wardaman people now live in community with people from Victoria River District, Walpiri and Tanami Desert.
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.
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