Administration & Board Support Officer

• ·       APY Lands based in SA or Alice Springs (with regular travel to the APY Lands)
• ·       6 weeks leave

Support an Anangu-led organisation making a real difference across the APY Lands

Pitjantjatjara Yankuntjatjarra Education Committee (PYEC) is an Anangu-run organisation supporting education and opportunities for Anangu across the APY Lands.

We are seeking a highly organised and reliable Administration & Board Support Officer to provide practical administrative support across the organisation, while also supporting the PYEC Board and its governance activities.

Based in the APY Lands (SA) or Alice Springs, this role is a key coordination point between all PYEC locations and will involve regular travel to the APY Lands.

About the Role

This is a varied administration role combining general office coordination with dedicated Board support.

You will help keep day-to-day administration organised, accurate and on track, while ensuring Board meetings, papers, records and follow-up actions are well coordinated.

Your responsibilities will include:

• ·       coordinating mail, freight, deliveries and office supplies
• ·       assisting with staff travel, meetings, events and engagement activities
• ·       preparing documents, correspondence, filing and records
• ·       coordinating Board and committee meetings, agendas and meeting papers
• ·       taking accurate minutes and following up Board actions
• ·       maintaining registers, records and important compliance dates
• ·       supporting employee onboarding and offboarding administration
• ·       maintaining asset, vehicle, equipment and operational records
• ·       coordinating approved purchasing and obtaining quotes
• ·       providing regular administrative support
• ·       helping improve administrative systems, processes and document control.

The role will ordinarily be split between general administration and Board support, with flexibility around Board and committee meeting requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and comfortable managing a range of competing priorities.

You will ideally have:

• ·       experience in administration, office support or business support
• ·       strong organisational and time-management skills
• ·       good written and verbal communication skills
• ·       experience coordinating meetings and taking minutes
• ·       strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• ·       confidence using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or similar systems
• ·       the ability to work independently and follow through on tasks
• ·       a professional approach to confidential and sensitive information
• ·       the ability to build respectful relationships with Anangu, employees and stakeholders
• ·       willingness and ability to regularly travel within the APY Lands.

Experience supporting a Board, committee or governance forum will be highly regarded.

Experience working in an Aboriginal organisation, community-based organisation or remote environment would also be advantageous.

Pitjantjatjara language skills are highly valued.

Why Join PYEC?

This is an opportunity to work with an Anangu-led organisation and contribute directly to strong administration, governance and education outcomes across the APY Lands.

The role offers:

• ·       a diverse and hands-on administration position
• ·       exposure to Board and governance administration
• ·       regular connection with communities across the APY Lands
• ·       the opportunity to work alongside Anangu employees, leaders and communities
• ·       meaningful work within a supportive community-focused organisation.

Employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain:

• ·       South Australian DHS Working with Children Check
• ·       National Criminal History Check
• ·       ability to travel within the APY Lands as required.

A current C Class driver's licence is desirable.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your administration experience and why you are interested in working with PYEC.

Applications from Anangu and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.