Executive Assistant, AO3

About this role

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 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 & 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.

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Job Ad Reference: QLD/697642/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026