Executive Assistant

Bowen Coking Coal Limited; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Relocation support

DIDO option

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the General Manager at our New Burton Open Cut mine in Queensland. You will coordinate priorities, meetings, reporting and site activities while providing relief support to the Site Administrator when needed.

The role requires discretion, efficiency, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced mining setting. Ideal candidates will have a background as an Executive/Personal Assistant or senior

Qualifications

• Experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administrator.
• Strong experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced mining or heavy industry environment.
• Highly organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience in mining, resources, heavy industry or a similar environment is desirable.
• Strong general administration skills, with the flexibility to support broader site requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Safety-focused, professional and committed to continuous improvement.
• A team player who takes initiative and looks for ways to improve processes and support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priorities, meetings, communications, reporting and site activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide relief support to the Site Administrator when required to ensure essential administration continues smoothly.
• Support senior leaders and site leadership team with executive-level tasks and calendar management.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion as required.

Skills

Executive support

Senior administration

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Mining industry experience

General administration

MS Office proficiency

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Argo Natural Resources, a business built around people. Argo Natural Resources is a people-led mining business producing high-quality steelmaking coal from assets located in Queensland's Bowen Basin. With operations including Carborough Downs, Ironbark No. 1, Broadlea and New Burton Mine, Argo is proud to play a vital role in Queensland's resources industry. This role is based at our newly acquired New Burton Open Cut mine. Argo brings together people, performance and operational excellence to responsibly deliver the resources that help build our cities and support thriving communities.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to the General Manager to provide trusted, high-level support to the General Manager and site leadership team. You’ll play a key role in coordinating priorities, meetings, communications, reporting and site activities in a fast-paced environment. This is a varied role that also provides relief support to the Site Administrator when required, ensuring essential administration continues smoothly. If you’re proactive, professional, discreet and confident managing competing priorities, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at site.

ABOUT YOU

• Experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administrator.
• Strong experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced mining or heavy industry environment.
• Highly organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience in mining, resources, heavy industry or a similar environment is desirable.
• Strong general administration skills, with the flexibility to support broader site requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Safety-focused, professional and committed to continuous improvement.
• A team player who takes initiative and looks for ways to improve processes and support the wider team.

WHY ARGO?

• 5/2/4/3 Roster - Have every weekend off!
• Ideally this position suits someone based in the Moranbah, Mackay, Airlie Beach area or someone willing to relocate.
• Residential or DIDO options available.
• Accommodation is provided and flexible based on your home location.
• Attractive remuneration and other benefits available with career progression opportunities.

At New Burton, we are building more than an operation - we are building a long-term team of skilled, committed people who want to grow, contribute, and be part of our success for years to come.

At Argo, your next career step isn’t just a move - it’s where your experience is valued, your impact is amplified, and you’re set up to excel.

When you join Argo Natural Resources, you’re joining a team with the opportunity to make a real impact, grow your career and contribute to the future of our industry.

Argo operates in the Queensland steelmaking coal mining industry with a portfolio of high-quality deposits, access to world class transport infrastructure and close proximity to major consumers.

We pride ourselves on being a people business and believe that our future success will be underpinned by a diverse and highly skilled workforce.