In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits:
Six weeks annual leave
15 days personal leave
Paid Domestic and Family Violence leave
Cultural/ceremonial leave
Training and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice
Relocation assistance for eligible positions
In-house health and wellbeing program
Employee Assistance Program
Free admission to the Alice Springs Aquatic Leisure Centre
Who we Are and our Values
Alice Springs Town Council is an organisation shaping the future of this iconic central Australian town. We offer our 200+ team members across our three sites, opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant and culturally rich community. Our vision of a brighter future, a prosperous and cohesive community.
We aspire to be modern, inclusive and innovative, bridging divides and forging new paths. We want to bring our community together, to celebrate this unique place of gathering where the world meets the oldest living culture on Earth.
Leadership – our culture, values and accountability are present throughout the organisation
Collaboration – we work in partnership and are better together
Trust – nothing is more important than the trust between the community and ourselves
Respect – we respect people and genuinely care
Authenticity – what we do rings true and we do what we say
Inclusion – we value all people to create a more equal world
Commitment – we consistently strive towards our mission
Determination – we endeavour to continuously improve
Job Description
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and discreet Executive Assistant who can provide high‑level executive and administrative support to the Directors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional time‑management, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, handle sensitive information with confidentiality, and maintain professional relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders. They will be capable of supporting strategic and operational objectives, contributing to continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth information flow, governance compliance, and high‑quality executive support within a fast‑paced local government environment.
You will bring demonstrated experience in delivering high‑level administrative and executive support to senior leaders, with a strong track record of managing sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. You have highly developed organisational skills, enabling you to prioritise competing demands, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities while working both independently and collaboratively. You exercise sound judgement, proactively resolve issues, and contribute to practical solutions and continuous improvement. With excellent attention to detail, you can interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures, prepare accurate contracts, tenders, reports, and correspondence, and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using tact and diplomacy. You also bring sound knowledge of protocols for organising and delivering official ceremonies, functions, and receptions, along with the flexibility to work extended or after‑hours as required to support meetings, events, and Council activities.
Must Have:Current National Criminal History Check
Please note: A current National Police Clearance, issued within the last six (6) months, is an essential requirement for this position.
For more information about this role, please contact Alison Signor, Executive Office Manager, at ASignor@astc.nt.gov.au.
