Imparja Television

Base Salary: $ 85,000 to $90,000 based on expierence + Superannuation + Salary Packaging to the potential value of an additional $15,000
Full time
Alice Springs, in office-based role

Working with Imparja Television not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

Generous salary packaging
A strong commitment to training and professional development
Workplace flexibility
Staff health and wellbeing gym membership discounts

Imparja Television is a 100% Indigenous owned commercial television broadcaster located in Alice Springs. We are looking for a confident, team player who brings energy, flexibility and integrity to the role of Operations Assistant.

Join us in the beautiful Northern Territory & explore all that we have to offer!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Organisational Context

Imparja Television is an Aboriginal owned, independent and not for profit commercial television broadcaster. Based in Alice Springs, Imparja commenced services in 1988. Imparja now operates 28 retransmission sites within the Remote Central and Eastern Australian (RCEA) licence area. Our broadcast area is over 3.6 million square kilometres. Spanning six states and territories with some 200 remote Indigenous communities within the license area. It is estimated Imparja broadcast daily to more than 1 million viewers. Our signal and the 14 Aboriginal radio services we provide capacity for are uplinked at the Optus Belrose satellite facility and are available on The Viewer Access Satellite Television service (VAST).

Primary Purpose & Function of the Role

The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and human resources support to Imparja Television’s executive team, ensuring efficient corporate operations and executive office functions. This position combines professional HR coordination with high-level executive assistance across recruitment and onboarding administration, employee records management, compliance, WHS and policy implementation, as well as executive support, diary and meeting management, board support, and stakeholder liaison.

Reporting to the Executive of Corporate Services & Governance, this position provides direct support to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive of Corporate Services & Governance, and Executive of Cultural Media & Innovation. The role serves as a key conduit between the executive team, staff and external stakeholders, contributing to Imparja’s culturally safe and inclusive workplace.

As an Aboriginal-owned, independent, not-for-profit commercial broadcaster, Imparja relies on effective corporate systems and responsive administrative support to deliver quality programming and services to remote and regional communities across remote Australia.

This position is essential in supporting the modernisation and transformation of Imparja Television in alignment with the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and will require a level of flexibility and adaptability.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team, who can deliver exceptional organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive during transformation and change.

The ideal candidate will balance independent work with strong teamwork, effectively manage competing priorities whilst maintaining composure under pressure, and bring a genuine passion for supporting an Aboriginal-owned organisation’s mission. You’ll bring confident communication skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and the cultural awareness to work respectfully within a diverse, values-driven workplace.

We’re looking for someone who combines HR administration expertise with high-level executive support capabilities and a team player who can work efficiently in our fast-paced environment whilst maintaining absolute confidentiality and professionalism.

Previous experience in HR administration and/or executive support is essential, along with demonstrated computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office Suite). Formal qualifications in HR, administration or business are valued, though 3 years’ relevant experience at level may be considered for the right candidate. Continued training and professional development will be supported.

First Nations Australians are strongly encouraged to apply.