• Level 5 Salary $90 - $94k + superannuation, district allowance, 17.5% leave loading
• Six weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• Full time permanent

Be the Calm Operator Behind the Scenes.

Ideally located just a half hour's drive from Darwin and boasting the best of both worlds with all the facilities and services in a rural setting, the Litchfield municipality offers one of the best places in the Top End to live and work.

About the Role

Supporting the Executive Director Infrastructure, you'll be the engine behind the scenes,keeping things moving, anticipating needs, and ensuring the directorate runs smoothly day-to-day.

You'll act as the key point of coordination between the Director, internal teams, and external stakeholders,managing priorities, communications, and logistics with confidence and discretion.

Your day will see you:

• Managing complex inboxes, calendars, and competing priorities
• Preparing correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, and minutes
• Acting as a trusted liaison across Council and with external stakeholders
• Supporting projects and jumping in wherever needed across the directorate

You'll gain exposure across a broad and hands-on portfolio including infrastructure, waste, cemetery services, road maintenance, internal crews, and planning—no two days are the same.

What's needed for your success?

You're an experienced Executive Assistant (minimum 3+ years at EA level), ideally having supported a Director or senior leader.

But more importantly, the attributes you hold are

• Quietly confident
• Self-assured
• Proactive
• Adaptable
• Trustworthy
• Hands-on

You build trust through action. You don't wait to be told,you anticipate, deliver, and follow through. Experience in Local Government will be highly regarded, but not essential.

Don't miss out on such a rare opportunity to reach new heights in your career as an Executive Assistant and be recognised as a vital contributor to the organisation. Apply Now!

Litchfield Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a healthy and safe work environment.

For a confidential discussion, contact
Victoria Williams, Recruitment Business Partner 03 9691 4712