Here's what is on offer - CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits
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We pay above the Award Salary (SCHADS Gr3.1 = $80,807 per annum)
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Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
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Salary packaging option to boost your pay (up to $15,900 p/a)
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Staff rewards program with discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
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Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
What does CatholicCare NT do in Katherine 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.
Here's more about the Role
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for providing high quality administration services that support the effective delivery of CatholicCare NT programs in the Katherine region. That means engaging with our clients, making connections and building rapport so you can understand their needs and refer them to relevant team members. 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.
The essentials of what we are looking for....
1) A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Someone who can greet and connect with a range of diverse cultural groups, in a respectful and positive manner and write professional emails and documents.
2) Your experience working with Indigenous people and demonstrated cultural competency and understanding will be highly regarded.
3) A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a busy reception/Admin role providing admin support for current staff as well as visitors, contractors and clients.
4) Someone with initiative and drive who isn't afraid to try new approaches and can troubleshoot issues that arise including tech/admin support for email, databases and video meetings.
5) An organised operator who can prioritise tasks during busy periods, align their work to established policies and procedures and respond effectively and appropriately to any difficulties or conflict that may arise
6) A working knowledge of Work Health and Safety principles with experience in managing the admin associated with maintenance, usage and record keeping of equipment, facilities, assets and vehicles.
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We want someone with excellent attention to detail, so make sure you take note of the following information before you apply for this highly competitive role.
Download the Role Description to get the full details about the position. If you are offered an interview - we will be asking you about the points on the role description. Scroll down to the bottom of this advert, or Visit our Careers page at www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/
You MUST have a current Drivers Licence (C class) and must also have unlimited work rights in Australia, or be an Australian Citizen.
Submit your current Resume online and include contact details for two professional referees (including a recent line manager).
Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 18 August 2026
Interviews: our panel will meet to hold interviews during NT office hours (8:00am to 4:30pm) on the 18th, 19th and 20th August, in person or via MS Teams video.
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, prior to your start with us, 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.
