Executive Assistant - Mayor

Tablelands Regional Council; Atherton; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Long service leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Health insurance discount

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Mayor in Atherton, QLD. This full-time, permanent role provides research, executive support and administration for the Mayor and Councillors, reporting to the CEO to help manage daily operations of the Office of the CEO.

The position emphasizes effective communication with stakeholders and supporting the Mayor to meet civic, representational and statutory responsibilities, with flexible working and leave

Job description

Tablelands Regional Council – Atherton QLD

An exciting opportunity exists to join Tablelands Regional Council’s Mayor’s Office as a full-time, permanent Executive Assistant to the Mayor.

The Executive Assistant - Mayor conducts research and provides executive support, advice and administration services for the Mayor and Councillors. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) this role is crucial in managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of the CEO, ensuring effective communication and engagement with key stakeholders and supporting the Mayor and Councillors to meet civic, representational and statutory responsibilities.

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

• Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
• Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
• Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
• Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.

Applications Close 5pm, Sunday 4 October 2026

• Base salary package from $84,083.24 annually ($3,233.97 per fortnight)
• Locality allowances (if eligible)
• Attractive work/life balance - 72.5 hours per fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
• Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
• Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
• Discounted health insurance available

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Position Description

For further details about the role download the Position Description.

Position Queries

For any position-specific enquiries regarding this vacancy, please email Nikola Stepanov, Chief Executive Officer at ***@trc.qld.gov.au or contact 07 4089 2***.

Technical Issues Contact:

For application enquiries, please contact Human Resources during office hours - 07 4089 2***.