Executive Assistant - Cape York

Precruitment has partnered with a remote local Council based in Cape York to source an experienced Executive Assistant to support their CEO and Mayor.

While prior Council experience is highly desirable, our client’s key priority is finding someone with exceptional Executive Assistant skills and experience, along with an understanding of Cape York or similar remote areas. This region is unique, and success in the role requires someone who appreciates the lifestyle, community dynamics, and challenges of living and working remotely

Please note, this position is based in Cape York and requires you to reside in the community. It is not a FIFO or DIDO role. However, with a satellite office in Cairns and two return airfares per year, there is some flexibility to work from Cairns occasionally — allowing time away from community when needed.

What’s on offer:

• $80,000 - $90,000 base salary + super (depending on experience)
• Permanent, full-time position
• Relocation assistance and subsidized rent (1 or 2 bedroom $65 p/w or 3-4 bedroom $80p/w subject to availability)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly location allowance paid in addition to your salary
• 2 return airfare or fuel reimbursement for self-drive to Cairns per year (including for immediate partner and dependent children)
• Access to staff pool car
• An opportunity to grow your local government experience in a fast-paced, people facing role
• Supportive and down-to-earth workplace culture

The role
Our client requires someone with a solid understanding of Executive Assistant duties and responsibilities.

This role goes beyond standard EA duties. You will assist with managing diaries, correspondence, travel, and meeting logistics, you'll work closely with the CEO and Mayor to support Council meetings, and prepare agendas and minutes. You’ll interact regularly with Councillors and internal stakeholders, balancing confidentiality, professionalism, and people skills every step of the way. As you’ll be joining a small team, you’ll also be required to assist with things such as preparing the board room for meetings, catering and similar.

As the role is based in Cape York and you will work alongside people of many different cultures, abilities, and backgrounds, you must bring genuine cultural awareness, empathy, and a respectful approach to working within a close-knit community

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Solid experience as an EA (ideally within local Council, Health or similar)
• Understanding of the key duties and responsibilities of an EA
• Outstanding organisation and multitasking skills
• Excellent skills in preparing agendas and minutes
• The ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Initiative and ownership of your own learning—you’re curious, resourceful, and not afraid to ask questions

About Us
With offices in Cairns, Townsville, and Brisbane, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. We are proud partners of local Councils and businesses, connecting professionals with opportunities that offer both lifestyle and career growth.

Please call Alissa on 0486 167 147 (during business hours) for more information.

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