Executive Assistant to CEO & Board | Stakeholder Engagement

Cape York Natural Resource Management; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape York Natural Resource Management is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and Board. This role ensures efficient operation of the Executive Office, supports governance processes, and strengthens stakeholder engagement through professional communication and coordination.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Business Administration, at least five years in a senior administrative role, and a proven ability to handle confidential

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' experience in an Executive Assistant, Board Secretariat or similar senior administrative role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executives, boards or committees with a wide range of administrative duties and tasks.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of key issues related to First Nations peoples and an understanding of cultural protocols and community engagement.
• Ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, management and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information and messages clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of information.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to set and meet deadlines whilst working on competing tasks.
• Current Australian Class 'C' driver licence and Valid Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the CEO, including calendars and appointments.
• Draft, edit and proofread correspondence, reports and communications.
• Coordinate executive meetings and follow up on action items.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage confidential information with discretion.
• Support Board and Committee meetings and governance processes.
• Assist with membership database and renewals.
• Coordinate travel, venues, catering and equipment.
• Support organisational projects and events.
• Promote a positive workplace culture including safety and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Time management

Relationship building

Governance support

Education

Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

Cape York Natural Resource Management is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and Board. This role ensures efficient operation of the Executive Office, supports governance processes, and strengthens stakeholder engagement through professional communication and coordination.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Business Administration, at least five years in a senior administrative role, and a proven ability to handle confidential