Executive Assistant

Barcoo Shire Council; Jundah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & allowances

5 weeks annual leave + loading

Accommodation available

Flexible work options

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Barcoo Shire Council seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Mayor in a rural Queensland council. You will provide confidential, professional support, coordinate governance activities and help drive community decision-making in a remote setting.

You will manage calendars, prepare briefing notes, and liaise with Councillors and external stakeholders. The role requires discretion, resilience, and strong organisational skills in a dynamic government environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing executive support to senior leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Absolute discretion when handling confidential information and sensitive issues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience working with elected officials or in local government is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level confidential executive support to the CEO and Mayor.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, correspondence, briefing notes and reports.
• Manage diaries, meetings, travel and competing priorities.
• Act as a liaison between the CEO, Mayor, Councillors, executives and external stakeholders.
• Ensure records management and legislative compliance.
• Anticipate issues and support effective decision-making in a political environment.

Skills

Executive support

Communication skills

Discretion

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where your work genuinely matters? Do you thrive at the highest level of an organisation and enjoy being a trusted advisor to senior leaders?

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor of a unique outback Queensland Council, playing a critical role at the center of leadership, governance and community decision‑making.

About Us

Located in Far West Queensland, in the heart of the Channel Country, the Barcoo is one of the more remote shires with an area of 61,974 square kilometres in far Western Queensland, incorporating the townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah.

The Barcoo Shire lays claim to the most exceptionally unique place in Australia, and the world. It is the only place where two prominent and significate inland rivers meet to form a creek. The Thomson and Barcoo rivers become Cooper's Creek.

Barcoo Shire is the gateway to Birdsville, Bedourie, Innaminka, Quilpie, Longreach and Winton.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Assistant role provides confidential, professional and responsive support to both the CEO and Mayor. You’ll operate in a politically sensitive environment where discretion, sound judgement and strong relationships are essential.

Working in a rural council means broader exposure, stronger connections, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, confidential executive support to the CEO and Mayor.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, correspondence, briefing notes and reports.
• Manage diaries, meetings, travel and competing priorities.
• Act as a key liaison between the CEO, Mayor, Councillors, executives and external stakeholders.
• Ensure records management and legislative compliance.
• Anticipate issues, manage sensitive matters and support effective decision-making.

About You

You are highly organised, calm under pressure and comfortable working with the most senior of an organisation.

You will bring:

Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant or senior executive support professional.

Exceptional communication and organisational skills.

Absolute discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and politically sensitive matters.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Confidence working with elected officials and senior executives.

Experience in local government or the public sector (highly regarded).

An appreciation of the unique challenges and rewards of working in a rural community.

Barcoo Shire Council prides itself on being able to offer a wide variety of jobs and careers which include:

• Competitive salary + allowances and overtime
• 5 weeks annual leave + loading
• Accommodation available at a subsidised rate
• Flexible work options and
• Training and development opportunities

Barcoo Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.