Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys being at the heart of decision‑making?

This is a unique opportunity to provide trusted executive support to the Regional Director, Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks Region, while contributing to programs that help protect and manage one of the world's most iconic natural environments.

Join a collaborative and innovative team and help deliver outcomes that matter!

Job details

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

Position type: Flexible full-time

Occupational group: Administration

Classification: AO3

Workplace Location: Townsville region

Job ad reference: QLD/697642/26

Closing date: 25-Aug-2026

Yearly salary: $77354 - $85833

Fortnightly salary: $2965.00 - $3290.00

Job duration: For 12 months with possible extension

Contact person: Tyson Jesberg

Contact details: Ph: 0460 020 649 National Relay Service

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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 professional 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 & Creative 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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