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.

Set against the backdrop of the tropical Top End, Katherine offers more than just a place to work — it offers a lifestyle. From the stunning beauty of Nitmiluk National Park and its world-famous gorges to vibrant local events and a growing regional economy, this is a town where opportunity and adventure go hand in hand.

People come to Katherine for the experience — and stay for the community. It’s a place where your work has real impact, where collaboration is valued, and where you can build both your career and your connection to country.

At Katherine Town Council, you’ll be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of a dynamic regional centre. 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.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive environment, and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else — Katherine is calling.

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.

Set against the backdrop of the tropical Top End, Katherine offers more than just a place to work — it offers a lifestyle. From the stunning beauty of Nitmiluk National Park and its world-famous gorges to vibrant local events and a growing regional economy, this is a town where opportunity and adventure go hand in hand.

People come to Katherine for the experience — and stay for the community. It’s a place where your work has real impact, where collaboration is valued, and where you can build both your career and your connection to country.

At Katherine Town Council, you’ll be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of a dynamic regional centre. 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 and a corporate partnership with Medibank Private.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive environment, and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else — Katherine is calling.

Administration Officer – Infrastructure and Environment

Grow your career. Serve your community. Put your skills to work.

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.

Reporting to the Manager, Environment and Municipal, you will support Managers and Coordinators with the administration of Council works, projects, contracts and day-to-day services. Your ability to organise competing priorities, maintain accurate records and follow up requests will help keep departmental activities running smoothly.

Your duties will include responding to enquiries, monitoring service requests, preparing correspondence and documentation, obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders and assisting with expenditure tracking. You will also support contractor administration, facility bookings, permit and licence applications, and the 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.