Nature. Experienced. Valued. Protected.

Join Our Team - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Region - AO3 Executive Assistant (12 months temp role, with possibility of ext.)

Purpose + People = Success:
- Purpose - We care for Queensland's natural places by building strong connections with people, wildlife, and the landscapes we protect.
- People - We are passionate, proud, and driven to be our best, working together to collaborate, innovate, and keep each other safe.
- Success - We create lasting, positive impact, where nature thrives, and communities value and connect with the environment.

The Opportunity - Executive Assistant, Townsville:
Are you an organised, proactive and highly qualified Executive Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact? Based in Townsville, this exciting role provides high-level confidential executive and administrative support to the Regional Director, Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks Region (GBRMPR). As a trusted partner to the Regional Director along with secretariat support to the Reef Joint Field Management Program, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating executive priorities, managing communications, and supporting the successful delivery of strategic and operational objectives.

What You'll Do:
Play a pivotal role in connecting people, priorities and processes to support the successful delivery of regional outcomes with the below role functions:
- Support the Regional Director by managing executive priorities and delivering exceptional administrative support.




- Coordinate governance processes and provide secretariat services for key programs and committees.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Develop quality documentation, briefings and correspondence.
- Keep operations running smoothly by anticipating needs, solving problems and driving effective coordination.

Collaborative & Innovative Culture:
Join a supportive and forward-thinking team where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are valued. You'll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute ideas that make a difference, and help shape solutions that support outstanding outcomes for our people, partners and the Great Barrier Reef.

We are looking for an organised and energised individual who can:
- Anticipate needs and stay one step ahead in a fast-paced executive environment.
- Manage competing priorities with professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Communicate confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Before You Apply...
Please note: A current Manual Driver's Licence is essential for successful applicants.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, APPLY NOW!

Job Ad Reference: QLD/697642/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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