Executive Assistant to the Mayor/CEO - Regional Queensland

Executive Assistant to the CEO & Mayor - Remote Queensland Council

The Region

Experience authentic Outback Australia in one of Queensland's most unique and welcoming regional communities. Offering a relaxed lifestyle, friendly community spirit and an exceptional work-life balance, this opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to step away from the city and make a genuine impact. Enjoy wide open spaces, affordable living, stunning natural landscapes and the chance to become a valued member of a close-knit community while advancing your career in Local Government.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to become a trusted partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor within a progressive regional Council. Working in a highly confidential and politically sensitive environment, you will provide executive-level administrative support while playing an integral role in governance, executive coordination and organisational compliance.

The position offers significant variety, combining traditional executive support with governance responsibilities, stakeholder engagement, project coordination and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a role where your professionalism, organisational skills and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of Council's executive leadership.

Job Offering

• Salary - $82,000 - $83,000
• Superannuation - 12%
• Subsidised and Affordable housing
• 9 day fortnight (1 RDO per fortnight)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Locality allowance
• Salary sacrifice opportunities for rent and other expenses
• Relocation assistance available
• Professional development and career growth
• Free access to local sporting facilities including gym, tennis and squash courts
• Supportive executive leadership team and positive workplace culture

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive and confidential administrative support to the CEO, Mayor and Councillors
• Manage complex executive calendars, priorities, meetings and correspondence
• Coordinate meetings with senior stakeholders, government representatives and external organisations
• Prepare reports, agendas, presentations and executive documentation to a high professional standard
• Coordinate Executive Management Team meetings and assist with Council and committee administration
• Maintain statutory registers, governance documentation and executive records
• Assist with policy development, governance reviews and legislative compliance activities
• Support preparation of the Annual Report, corporate reports and organisational surveys
• Maintain Council's website, style guides and governance documentation
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while delivering exceptional customer service

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience providing executive-level administrative support within a complex organisation or a local council environment
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in politically sensitive environments
• High level proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience maintaining governance documentation, registers or compliance records will be highly regarded
• Previous Local Government experience is advantageous but not essential
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in administration, business or governance are desirable

How To Apply

If you are interested in being considered for this exciting executive opportunity, please click the Apply button or contact Brock O'Brien from Precruitment on View phone number on au.fitly.work for a confidential discussion.

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