• Fantastic employee benefits - 6 Weeks paid annual leave
• Full-time, Permanent position
• Salary package commencing at $77,024 (inclusive of superannuation and leave loading)
• Based in Alice Springs

The MacDonnell region located in the centre of Australia. Covering 270,000sq km and with an estimated population approaching 7,000, it has a unique beauty with picturesque water holes, magnificent flora and fauna, red desert sands and rugged mountain ranges.

This position will be based in our Alice Springs Office, which is the regional headquarters to council's 13 remote communities and outstation locations.

As the Governance Administration Officer, you will be responsible for providing secretariat and administrative support to Local Authority and Council meetings of MacDonnell Regional Council in compliance with NT Local Government Act and Guidelines. You will also assist in community engagement activities with Local Authority members and Councillors, assist with review of governance processes and the development of visual information sheets and governance operational manual.

Our successful candidate will have extensive experience in an administration environment or government role. You will have the ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholder, ability to follow predetermined procedures and independent judgements may be required.

MacDonnell Regional Council recognises and respects the region's unique Aboriginal culture and 78% of our workforce are Aboriginal, therefore an understanding and awareness of cultural impacts and sensitivities is essential.

This is a unique opportunity to have a genuine influence in helping Council improve the lives of our residents and communities, while also further developing your own skills base and career pathways.

For further information on this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Barbara Newland, Manager Governance on 0437 066 509.

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found.