About us:

The Catholic Education Office serves as the central hub providing support for the network of 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory. Through our positive and supportive team environment, we ensure that our schools continue to be places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love.

Why work for Catholic Education NT?

Competitive annual salary range of $76,000 to $82,000 plus superannuation

Five weeks of annual leave, plus additional leave entitlements

Relocation assistance of up to $2,500

Working hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 35 hours per week

Part-time hours can be negotiated for the right candidate

Salary packaging and novated leasing to maximise your income potential

Employee rewards program with discounts at 450+ retailers

Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic schools

Supportive team environment based on strong caring values

Opportunities for learning and development in a supportive environment

Additional benefits when working with or visiting remote schools

Free onsite parking at our Berrimah office

The position:

The Administration Officer provides high-quality administrative and coordination support as an integral member of the Catholic Identity & Mission team. The role focuses on managing meetings, events, documentation, digital platforms, accreditation and study incentive processes, while supporting staff induction, purchasing and day-to-day operations. This position is based at the head office in Berrimah.

This is a full-time permanent position, however part-time hours can be negotiated for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

As Administration Officer, you will:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the team, including correspondence, document management, record keeping and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate networks, committees, meetings, retreats and professional learning events, including agendas, minutes, presentations, logistics, bookings and follow-up actions.
• Administer digital platforms and internal systems, including calendars and online meetings.
• Support policy management, accreditation processes and compliance requirements, including maintaining registers, processing applications and issuing certificates.
• Administer the Study Incentive Program and support data collation, reporting and record maintenance.
• Support staff induction, purchasing, travel and reception duties as required, ensuring efficient team operations.

Full details of the role and requirements can be found in the Position Description within the Information Pack.

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support in a busy, multi-tasked environment.
• Is highly organised, with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Is confident using digital platforms and administrative systems
• Handles sensitive information with discretion and maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Supports and respects the mission and values of our school communities and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Holds or is able to obtain a Working with Children (Ochre) Card and NT Driver’s Licence.

If this sounds like you, then please apply.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the team, including correspondence, document management, record keeping and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate networks, committees, meetings, retreats and professional learning events, including agendas, minutes, presentations, logistics, bookings and follow-up actions.
• Administer digital platforms and internal systems, including calendars and online meetings.
• Support policy management, accreditation processes and compliance requirements, including maintaining registers, processing applications and issuing certificates.
• Administer the Study Incentive Program and support data collation, reporting and record maintenance.
• Support staff induction, purchasing, travel and reception duties as required, ensuring efficient team operations.

• Administrative Support
• Record Keeping
• Reception
• Document Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Digital Platforms
• Internal Systems
• Policy Management
• Accreditation Processes
• Compliance Requirements
• Study Incentive Program Administration
• Data Collation
• Reporting
• Staff Induction
• Purchasing
• Travel Coordination
• Time Management
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Independent Work

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support in a busy, multi-tasked environment.
• Highly organised, with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence using digital platforms and administrative systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to support and respect the mission and values of school communities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Holds or is able to obtain a Working with Children (Ochre) Card.
• Holds or is able to obtain an NT Driver’s Licence.