Administration Officer – Infrastructure & Environment in Sydney

Are you an organised and proactive administration professional who enjoys variety, supporting a busy team and providing excellent customer service? Do you want a role where your skills help deliver services that make a difference throughout the Katherine community?

Welcome to Katherine — the heart of the Northern Territory and a gateway to some of Australia’s most iconic outback landscapes. Here, life is shaped by wide open spaces, rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community that welcomes people from all walks of life.

From the beauty of Nitmiluk National Park and its spectacular gorges to local events and community activities, Katherine offers opportunities to build your career while enjoying the Top End lifestyle.

At Katherine Town Council, you’ll be part of a dedicated team supporting our regional community. We value our people and their wellbeing, offering six weeks’ annual leave, an employee wellness strategy and access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Council is seeking a reliable and community-minded Administration Officer – Infrastructure and Environment to provide administrative and customer service support across a diverse range of operational services.

Your duties will include:

• Responding to enquiries
• Monitoring service requests
• Preparing correspondence and documentation
• Obtaining quotations
• Raising purchase orders
• Assisting with expenditure tracking
• Supporting contractor administration
• Facility bookings
• Permit and licence applications
• Maintenance of departmental records and registers

The role supports services and assets including roads, drainage, parks, open spaces, waste management, cemeteries, buildings and community facilities. You will work with Council staff, contractors and community members, providing timely assistance and professional service.

You will bring strong communication and computer skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience in a similar administrative role and a practical approach to solving problems will help you succeed.

Join Katherine Town Council and put your administration skills to work supporting the services, facilities and public spaces our community relies on.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity, teamwork and community
• Make a visible difference to the presentation, safety and functionality of the Katherine Municipality.
• Enjoy a varied outdoor role where no two days are the same.
• Develop your skills through workplace training and professional development.
• Build a rewarding career in local government while serving your community.

About you

You will be a reliable and safety-conscious team member who takes pride in operating machinery responsibly and completing work to a high standard.

You will have:

• Demonstrated ability to meet the position's key responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level administrative skills including ability to work independently
• High level computer skills: experience in Microsoft Office products and packages
• High level customer service experience and skills
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve
• Ability to understand various legislations, statutory obligations, and Council policies in order to make informed decisions
• Extensive knowledge and skill gained through on-the-job training
• Minimum experience of 2 years in similar or related administrative role

This is more than a plant operator role—it is an opportunity to use your practical skills, take pride in your work and help maintain safe, functional and welcoming spaces for the Katherine community.