Executive Assistant to CEO & Mayor – Rural Council

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

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.