Executive Assistant

Support a CEO and Board in a trusted Executive Assistant role, driving governance, strategy and executive operations!
Our Client:
  
Our client is a respected, community-driven organisation in Far North Queensland, recognised for its high standard of hospitality, entertainment and community engagement. With an active Board and strong governance in place, the organisation plays an important role in supporting local sporting, charitable and community initiatives, while creating great experiences for their members and guests.
  
The Opportunity:
  
A newly created opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to step into a highly trusted role supporting the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board. This is a position with real influence and variety, where you’ll be central to keeping executive priorities on track, supporting governance and contributing to key strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide high-level, right-hand support to the CEO, including managing a complex diary, executive correspondence and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead the coordination of Board and Committee meetings, from agendas and papers through to accurate minutes and follow-up actions
• Take ownership of governance administration, including AGM coordination and maintaining confidential Board and Committee records
• Support the preparation of CEO reports, leadership documentation and sensitive organisational communications
• Play a key role in the delivery of major events and special functions
• Provide project support across the business, keeping initiatives on track and well-coordinated
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, including supplier relationships and resource coordination

Your Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience supporting a CEO, senior executive or Board within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong governance experience, including preparation of board papers and detailed meeting minutes.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate executive requirements.
• Outstanding written communication skills and sound professional judgement.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders across executive, leadership and operational levels.
• A proactive, adaptable and highly discreet approach, with a strong focus on solutions.
• Flexibility to attend occasional planned after-hours Board meetings.

The Offer:
  
This is a great opportunity to join a respected, community-minded organisation in an important leadership support role. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you’ll sit at the heart of the organisation, helping drive strategy, support governance and be part of work that makes a real difference.
  
In return, the organisation offers:

• Full-time permanent employment with long-term stability
• A high-trust role with direct access to executive leadership and the Board
• Exposure to organisational strategy, governance and decision-making processes
• A supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• A generous range of employee benefits and privileges, reflecting a commitment to staff wellbeing, engagement and workplace satisfaction

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. 
  
How to Apply:

To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Goda Kulikauskaite on 07 4051 9*** or ****@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.
  
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.
  
CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment
With over 36 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.
  
Job Reference: 1696813/GK

• Full-time permanent employment with long-term stability
• A high-trust role with direct access to executive leadership
• A generous range of employee benefits and privileges