Executive Assistant

Goondiwindi Regional Council; Goondiwindi Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goondiwindi Regional Council is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to provide professional executive support to the Chief Executive Officer, Mayor and Councillors. This pivotal role is based in the Executive Office within Council, demanding discretion and excellent organisational skills to manage confidential information and coordinate executive activities.

You will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for preparing meeting agendas, managing calendars, organising events and

Qualifications

• Experience in executive support, senior administration, project coordination or a similar role.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and an ability to quickly learn new systems.
• A professional, positive and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain strict confidentiality.
• A current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the CEO, Mayor and Councillors.
• Coordinate Council meeting agendas and associated documentation.
• Manage executive calendars, appointments and scheduling requirements.
• Organise meetings, conferences, training and civic functions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements.
• Act as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Executive support

Organisation

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Confidentiality

Customer focus

Driver Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mandatory Documents Cover Letter, Resume, Drivers License (Coloured, Front and Back)

Goondiwindi Regional Council is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide professional executive support to the Chief Executive Officer, Mayor and Councillors.

This is a pivotal role within Council's Executive Office, requiring exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, discretion and a commitment to delivering high-quality support in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating executive activities, managing confidential information and ensuring the smooth operation of the Executive Office.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will:

• Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the CEO, Mayor and Councillors.
  
• Coordinate Council meeting agendas and associated documentation.
  
• Manage executive calendars, appointments and scheduling requirements.
  
• Organise meetings, conferences, training and civic functions.
  
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements.
• Act as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in executive support, senior administration, project coordination or a similar role.
  
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and an ability to quickly learn new systems.
  
• A professional, positive and customer-focused approach.
  
• The ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain strict confidentiality.
  
• A current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
  

Why Join Us?

At Goondiwindi Regional Council you will become part of a team committed to supporting our communities and delivering quality services across the region. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative workplace.
• Meaningful work that contributes to the community.
• A stable and rewarding Local Government career.