People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Permanent full-time based in Alice Springs
• Generous leave entitlements
• Salary packaging benefits

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Council was founded and is still led, governed and directed by women from the NPY region in central Australia. It was created to give a voice to women across 26 desert communities in the cross-border regions of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Today, we continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are now recruiting for an Executive Assistant to provide high level administrative and governmental support to the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, as well as supporting our 12 elected Directors.

The position will be the first point of contact for any matters relating to the Directorate Team and will also provide additional administrative support to the NPYWC management team.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal person will have proven skills and experience as an Executive/Personal Assistant. With excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills you will be comfortable with prioritising competing demands.

The successful person will be eager to learn, be great at building relationships and have values that align to an Aboriginal Controlled Organisation.

It is also a role that requires someone to be flexible and comfortable with change.

We offer a range of benefits and you will join a diverse and inclusive organisation in an environment and landscape unique to Australia. Underpinning this will be a competitive, above award based salary, superannuation, salary packaging benefits, 5 weeks of annual leave, 3 days of additional leave, annual retention bonus and generous personal leave to care for you and your family. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling.

How to Apply

• Please click Apply Now and complete the online application form on our website submitting both a cover letter and resume.
• A full position description here: Executive Assistant 2021
• For initial enquiries about the role, please contact our Senior HR officer on 08 8958 2329