Administration Officer - Triton

• Category: Administrative Services
• Location: Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia
• Clearance Type: Secret (NV1)
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. With strong local management, sound investment and a fresh approach, we’re on an exciting trajectory and building unique capability.   Leveraging the kind of leading edge US capabilities and technology most can only imagine, our close-knit 800 strong team is busy delivering World-leading solutions to safeguard Australia’s future. And, together, we’re growing a business where everyone contributes and everyone matters.
Northrop Grummans MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles. Australia is a cooperative program partner in the Triton program which consists of the US Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Northrop Grumman.
Are you an experienced professional with a proven track record in business support and coordination? As a Business Support Coordinator for the Triton Program, you’ll bring your expertise to ensure seamless operations and effective site setup, supporting our management teams in a fast-paced environment.

Your Role

• Set up and manage new site operations, leveraging your experience to establish strong operational and administrative frameworks.
• Lead business meetings and create critical business support documents, ensuring efficiency and professionalism.
• Oversee accounts payable, applying your expertise to manage invoices accurately and on time.
• Manage monthly invoicing in collaboration with the Finance Analyst, using your financial acumen to ensure precision.
• Coordinate and support management teams, both locally and remotely, ensuring smooth daily operations with your organisational know-how.
• Ensure efficient site setup and ongoing operational management, drawing on your experience to navigate fast-paced, evolving environments.

About You

• Extensive experience as a Business Support Coordinator or in a similar role, with a strong background in site operations and administration.
• Highly organised, tech-savvy, and experienced in managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• A proactive self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates team needs, and adapts to changing circumstances.
• Desire to support and foster a collaborative team environment, promoting a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on bringing efficiency, order, and expertise to all operations.

What we Offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Options for flexible & hybrid work including 9 day fortnight
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters

Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, police checks and employment screening verification.