Permanent Part Time Contract 4 days (30.4hrs) per week Location: Katherine NT 0850 $62,551 + super + NFP salary packaging benefits Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together were building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose. Your Opportunity Join us as an Administration Officer and play a vital role in supporting our teams and programs that make a real difference in peoples lives. This is an on-site position based in Katherine, where you will manage a variety of administrative tasks, including coordinating meetings and events, maintaining records, assisting with reporting and compliance, and supporting projects across the office. Your work will help ensure smooth operations, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and create well-organised, welcoming environments that enable our staff to deliver services that improve wellbeing and strengthen communities. Youll be part of a team that values professionalism, confidentiality, and initiative, contributing to the efficient operation of administrative functions while supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Your Key Responsibilities Provide excellent customer service by responding to enquiries, directing participants appropriately, and supporting a welcoming, professional environment. Complete high-level administrative and secretarial support, including scheduling meetings, coordinating events, and managing day-to-day office operations. Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, correspondence, and documentation to support programs and compliance requirements. Coordinate agendas and take detailed minutes for meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on actions and decisions. Manage office resources, including ordering equipment, organising contractors for maintenance, and maintaining asset inventories. Support program and project activities, including data collection, reporting, quality assurance tasks, and document preparation. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective collaboration and service delivery. Requirements for Success Relevant qualifications in Administration, Business, or similar discipline or equivalent experience in a similar role. Previous experience in office administration, diary management, record-keeping, reporting, and general secretarial duties. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail in a busy work environment. Proven ability to engage positively with diverse stakeholders and provide courteous, professional support. Competency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with financial or program management systems. Demonstrated confidentiality, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. Full driver licence with no restrictions. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. Your Benefits To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including: Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support. Volunteering opportunities Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave. Remote Location Benefits include: Additional $300 each year to help with cost of living in a remote area Access to up to 3 additional days Personal/carers leave each year (non-accruing) Our Culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. How To Apply Click Apply and send your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, weve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a persons circumstances shouldnt define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. Thats why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.