Technical Administration Officer - Engineering

About the role

The Technical Administration Officer supports the Engineering function of the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, providing administrative, project, compliance and coordination support. Reporting to the Manager Maintenance Operations, NT, this Darwin-based role covers engineering projects and day-to-day operations, training and compliance records, budgets and reports.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support, including strategic projects, plans, milestones and KPIs
• Monitor project progress, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes and follow up actions
• Prepare presentations, briefing papers, correspondence, reports, business cases and capital expenditure documentation
• Coordinate engineering training and development, and monitor expenditure against budget
• Support apprentice training plans and maintain staff and competency records, including compliance records in Air Maestro
• Coordinate refresher training, including CASA correspondence, and support audit responses
• Track expenditure against budget, including travel, training and capital purchases
• Review administrative systems, maintain the Engineering Support Equipment register and provide general admin support such as mailboxes, calendars, travel and events

Required profile

• Demonstrated administrative experience, including improving administrative systems and procedures
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• High-level written and verbal communication, including reports, minutes and correspondence
• Meeting, event and travel coordination, and financial and records management support
• Experience implementing process improvements and new technology
• Current Australian driver's licence and eligibility to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Experience supporting projects, investigations, reviews, data consolidation, analysis or research is highly regarded; experience with Aboriginal communities is also valued

Required skills

• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Problem-solving and independent initiative

What we offer

• Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 plus $2,650 meal and entertainment)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program, reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities and a comprehensive onboarding program