Executive Assistant to the Mayor/CEO - Regional Queensland
Location: Toowoomba
Type: Permanent
Ref: BBBH****
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Mayor – Remote Queensland Council
The Region
Experience authentic Outback Australia in one of Queensland's most unique and welcoming regional communities.
Offering a relaxed lifestyle, friendly community spirit and an exceptional work-life balance, this opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to step away from the city and make a genuine impact.
Enjoy wide open spaces, affordable living, stunning natural landscapes and the chance to become a valued member of a close-knit community while advancing your career in Local Government.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to become a trusted partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor within a progressive regional Council.
Working in a highly confidential and politically sensitive environment, you will provide executive-level administrative support while playing an integral role in governance, executive coordination and organisational compliance.
The position offers significant variety, combining traditional executive support with governance responsibilities, stakeholder engagement, project coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a role where your professionalism, organisational skills and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of Council's executive leadership.
Salary - $82,000 - $83,000
Superannuation - 12%
Subsidised and Affordable housing
9 day fortnight (1 RDO per fortnight)
5 weeks annual leave
15 days personal leave
Locality allowance
Salary sacrifice opportunities for rent and other expenses
Relocation assistance available
Professional development and career growth
Free access to local sporting facilities including gym,



tennis and squash courts
Supportive executive leadership team and positive workplace culture
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-level executive and confidential administrative support to the CEO, Mayor and Councillors
Manage complex executive calendars, priorities, meetings and correspondence
Coordinate meetings with senior stakeholders, government representatives and external organisations
Prepare reports, agendas, presentations and executive documentation to a high professional standard
Coordinate Executive Management Team meetings and assist with Council and committee administrationMaintain statutory registers, governance documentation and executive records
Assist with policy development, governance reviews and legislative compliance activities
Support preparation of the Annual Report, corporate reports and organisational surveys
Maintain Council's website, style guides and governance documentation
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while delivering exceptional customer service
Qualifications & Experience
Demonstrated experience providing executive-level administrative support within a complex organisation or a local council environment
Outstanding organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with solid attention to detailProven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in politically sensitive environments
High level proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience maintaining governance documentation, registers or compliance records will be highly regarded
Previous Local Government experience is advantageous but not essential
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in administration, business or governance are desirable
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