Victoria Daly Regional Council: Connected Leadership. Strong Communities.
Victoria Daly Regional Council delivers essential services across some of the most remote and diverse communities in the Northern Territory.
Working alongside residents, Traditional Owners and regional partners, Council is committed to strengthening communities through reliable services, collaboration and long-term regional growth.
But these roles are about more than administration.
Two Executive Assistant opportunities are available across senior leadership portfolios:
These are high-trust roles supporting senior leaders responsible for organisational performance, regional service delivery and community outcomes across the Northern Territory.
The people who thrive here are proactive, adaptable and calm under pressure. They anticipate needs early, communicate clearly and create structure across competing priorities.
The Trusted Partners Behind The Scenes
Regional local government is dynamic. Priorities shift, schedules move and stakeholder coordination often requires flexibility, judgement and responsiveness.
These roles help keep executive operations moving with clarity and momentum.
You will be the person ensuring meetings are prepared, communication flows smoothly, priorities stay organised and follow-through happens consistently across a busy executive environment.
This is not traditional administrative support. These are roles for people who take pride in being dependable, highly organised and two steps ahead.
Support Leadership That Shapes Communities
Victoria Daly Regional Council is looking for experienced Executive Assistants to provide high-level support across scheduling, communication, governance and stakeholder coordination activities.
More specifically, you will be responsible for:
Calm, Capable, and Two Steps Ahead
You will bring previous experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant or high-level administrative role, ideally within local government, infrastructure, public sector or similarly fast-paced environments.
More importantly, you will bring the judgement, professionalism and organisation style that builds trust in executive settings.
You are likely to:
You will also require:
Flexibility And Support That Reflects The Role
These opportunities include a salary of $84,656 plus superannuation and a range of benefits designed to support flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career development, including:
These roles can be based in Katherine for candidates already living locally or those looking to relocate. VDRC is also open to experienced interstate candidates working remotely, with strong communication rhythms and regular engagement built into the way the leadership team operates.
Ready To Be The Person Leaders Rely On?
If you are a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant looking for a meaningful role where your work directly supports leadership, communities and regional outcomes, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career while making genuine impact across the Northern Territory.
APPLY TODAY!
Applications close: Monday, 8 June 2026
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