Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant to the CEO

NT Christian Schools (see more jobs from this school)

Berrimah, NT

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 December 2025

NT Christian Schools is seeking a highly capable, relational and mission-minded Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our System Office team in Berrimah. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our organisation, serving as the first point of contact for our CEO and providing high-level executive, administrative and relational support across our school system. Adventure Awaits!

About the Role:

NT Christian Schools is seeking a highly capable, relational and mission-minded Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our System Office team in Berrimah. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our organisation, serving as the first point of contact for our CEO and providing high-level executive, administrative and relational support across our school system.

NT Christian Schools is a growing network committed to Christ-centred education and the flourishing of students, staff and communities across the Northern Territory. As Executive Assistant, you will help advance this mission by supporting strategic leadership, coordinating governance processes, managing complex communications and ensuring the CEO is equipped, prepared and supported in every aspect of their work.

The Executive Assistant is also responsible for manning the reception desk; receiving incoming calls, visitors and mail. You will thrive here if you are a proactive professional with strong communication skills, a warm and welcoming presence, and the ability to stay calm, organised and confident in a dynamic environment.

About Us:

NT Christian Schools exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction. For the purposes of upholding the Christian ethos of our schools, it is a genuine occupational qualification of this role that applicants be able to teach religious education, lead, and otherwise assist in, religious practices and observances and personally adhere to, uphold, and authentically model the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools.

What we offer (pro-rate per appointment):

• Six (6) weeks annual leave + stand-down.
• 12% employer super contribution.
• Long Service Leave pro-rata after five (5) years of continuous service.
• Fifteen (15) days per year of personal leave annually.
• Up to eight (8) weeks paid maternity leave for eligible employees in addition to government.
• Continued professional development in-person conferences and online e learning.
• Opportunity to study with the National Institute of Christian Education, paid by NT Christian schools.
• Tuition Discounts for your children if they attend an NTCS schools.
• Financial and practical assistance to relocate to the Territory.
• Eligibility to be redeployed to another one of our regional or remote campuses.
• Salary Sacrificing.
• Access to counselling assistance with the employee wellbeing program.
• BUPA Health Care corporate rates.

Additional Application Instructions

For enquiries please contact Human Resources on 088923455 or human.resources@ntchristianschools.com.au; apply on our website with a resume and cover letter at https://jobs.ntchristianschools.com.au/