Executive Assistant to General Manager

Our Region

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

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Our Council

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

View our Access and Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Our Culture & Our Benefits

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

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Executive Assistant to General Manager

Council is seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to General Manager Operations to contribute to Council’s success. This role is permanent full time working a 9 day fortnight.

· Work at the centre of Council operations: building relationships with senior leaders, councillors and key stakeholders

· Own a varied and fast-paced workload: where your organisation, judgement and professionalism directly contribute to business success

· Bring order to complexity: keeping executive priorities on track

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to provide confidential executive administrative support and priority management to the General Manager. This position is required to represent the General Manager to others and maintain customer confidence through high level liaison and communication activities across all Council Business Units and all other groups as required.

You will bring:

· Certificate III in Business Administration and/or demonstrated executive level support experience gained from working in a similar role.

· Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written English) skills and experience liaising with a broad range of authorities, management, employees and customers.

· High level of proficiency in planning, prioritisation and organising workloads in an environment with multiple and conflicting demands.

· Effective collaboration and resolution skills to effectively problem-solve prior to escalating to management for resolution.

· Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.

· Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0*** or email the Talent Acquisition Team at **********@gladstone.qld.gov.au.

Closing Date

12 noon Friday 11 September 2026.