Our local Queensland Council client is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive, administrative, and operational support to ensure the management ability to effectively balance department management and leadership priorities. $46.11 p.h Super 6-week assignment with possibility of extension Full time hours (Mon-Fri) Cleveland QLD 4163 This role involves: Providing confidential executive administrative and secretarial support to management, including managing calls, emails, diary, appointments, meetings, agendas, minutes, correspondence, and corporate records. Supporting departmental operations by monitoring KPIs, tracking correspondence and resolutions, and preparing reporting. Researching legislation, policies, and benchmarking with other Councils. Coordinating and preparing financial, operational, HR, and safety reporting. Liaising between management and Council officers on management issues and contributing to departmental meetings and initiatives. Managing and improving processes and systems to ensure records are maintained, deadlines met, and compliance upheld. Processing financial transactions and producing financial reports to assist budget management. The ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated experience providing executive administrative or secretarial support. Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing workloads. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with proven ability to maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholders. Well-developed communication, research, and report-writing skills, with the ability to handle complex and confidential issues with discretion. Knowledge of statutory obligations, public sector ethical standards, privacy requirements, and workplace health and safety practices. Demonstrated competence in a range of standard desktop applications and financial software. If this sounds like you and you're interested in the role, please apply now - I look forward to hearing from you!
