THE ROLE

The Administration Officer provides administrative, hands on support across all ECNT business functions and program areas.

You will work with the Operations Manager and wider staff to the implementation of ECNT’s vision of a thriving natural environment and sustainable future for all Territorians, in accordance with the position description below.

• Reports to: Operations Manager
• Salary: $42.91 to $47.54 per hour (depending on experience) plus 12% superannuation and five weeks leave
• Status: Full-time (38 hours per week or 0.8FTE negotiable)
• Location: 98 Woods Street, Darwin and Pavonia Place, Nightcliff

ABOUT ECNT

The Environment Centre NT is the peak environmental organisation in the Northern Territory (NT). We have been working to protect the NT environment since 1983. Our vision is for ‘thriving nature and a sustainable future for all Territorians’. 

We are the trusted, independent, voice on environmental issues in the NT and we fearlessly hold governments and industry to account in pursuit of our vision. We have expanded rapidly in the last 18 months in response to escalating environmental threats (including the climate and extinction crises).

ECNT acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands and waters upon which we work and their role in caring for country for millennia, now, and into the future. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITiES

• Provide reception duties, including answering phones and directing queries to relevant staff.
• Manage and respond to emails on ECNT’s administration email account.
• Implement and maintain office systems to ensure the effective running of the office.
• Provide administrative support to the Leadership Team, in diary and email management, organisation of meetings, appointments, conferences and travel arrangements.
• Assist the Operations Manager with bookkeeping tasks, such as reconciliations, processing payroll and more, commensurate to level of experience and knowledge
• Supervise and maintain office equipment, supplies and office building generally.
• Manage ECNT’s merchandise and shop, including stocktakes and dispatching products
• Under the supervision of the Engagement Officer and wider team, provide meeting and events support across all work areas, including supporting logistics including venue booking, catering, and travel as needed by ECNT staff.
• Facilitate subject matter experts develop, implement and review all ECNT policies and procedures and contribute to a healthy workplace through the identification and management of risks.
• Other general administrative support as directed by the Leadership Team.
• Work with, and supervise volunteers.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• At least 3 years experience in an office environment, in administration, bookkeeping or customer service.
• Self leadership and the ability to deliver tasks assigned independently while contributing to teamwork and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and as part of a dynamic team.
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable professional and confidential interaction with a range of people.
• Professional and motivated with a positive attitude, sound judgement; a strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work in a team.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work outside of business hours and undertake remote travel.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in business administration, bookkeeping or related field
• A passion for the environment
• Experience of Office 365 programs and windows
• Bookkeeping and finance experience
• Awareness of main environmental issue in the NT
• Connection within the NT community

The position is required to deliver against these above outcomes and will form the basis for performance reviews or job references.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity.

Flexible arrangements considered.

For any queries, please contact Carolina Francia at [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs for any questions.

A position description is attached.