Executive Officer

Welcome to Relationships Australia Northern Territory

Relationships Australia Northern Territory (RA-NT) is a community-based, not-for-profit, non-government organisation providing a broad range of services for all members of the community. We empower individuals, families, and communities to grow through a rich culture of belonging, connection, and respectful relationships. 

About The Role

Are you a dynamic and highly organised professional ready to make a meaningful impact?

Join a purpose-driven organisation and work closely with the CEO and SET to deliver strategic outcomes, drive executive operations, and support governance and communication excellence across the organisation.

As the Executive Officer, you will provide high-level strategic, administrative, and project support to the CEO and the Senior Executive Team (SET). You’ll play a central role in enabling effective leadership by managing executive communications, priorities, and projects, while also overseeing governance processes and supporting our brand presence. This is a fast-paced, diverse role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys managing competing priorities, and is confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer

We offer a positive, diverse and inclusive work environment, our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them and their wellbeing:

• Competitive Salary + Super
• Tax free fringe benefit up to $15,900 p.a., plus meal entertainment benefit up to $2,650 p.a.
• Relocation support up to $4,000.
• Generous Professional Development allowance and study leave.
• 5 weeks annual leave pro rata.
• Additional days leave for the week between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to free confidential supports via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Cultural Fitness Training.
• Wellness Day off, per financial year.
• Values-based work.
  
  

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• Extensive experience in senior-level administrative or executive support roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with initiative, efficiency, and a strong attention to detail.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, agendas, discussion papers, and official correspondence.
• Proven ability to support executive-level communications, marketing, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-focused mindset.
• High level of professional judgement, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Experience working with governance frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to operate effectively in an agile and evolving organisation.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and task management systems, with the ability to implement systems to track and report on priorities.
  
  

Desirable

• Proven ability in project management: coordinating, organizing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate data clearly and creatively.
• Familiarity with tender processes, grant submissions, and government-funded programs.
• Prior experience in the not-for-profit or community services sector.
• Understanding or interest in communications, marketing, and brand management.
  
  

Requirements

• The ability to maintain a current Northern Territory working with children check (Ochre Card).
• A satisfactory national criminal history check.
• A commitment to our Safeguarding Children Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.
  
  

How To Apply

Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a difference in our community.

Please have a look at the position description on our website (www.nt.relationships.org.au). For more information you can contact Terri-ann Maney, CEO, via [email protected] or 0498 333 278.

If you have the knowledge and experience we are looking for and feel excited to join our team, please submit your resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected]. Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Relationships Australia NT values diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.