AO4/1 Regional Support Coordinator

Posted 03 September 2025
SalaryCompetitive
LocationCairns
Job type Temporary
DisciplinePersonal/Executive Assistant
ReferenceJO-2509-499058

Job description

The Role

An exciting opportunity to step into a key support role, leading regional administration and providing high-level executive support. You’ll oversee daily operations, coach a small team, and ensure business outcomes are delivered efficiently.

What You’ll Do
  • Supervise and mentor administrative staff
  • Be the central contact for admin, reporting, and records
  • Provide exceptional executive support, including correspondence and briefing notes
  • Manage reporting, registers, and office systems
  • Resolve escalated queries with professionalism
  • Build strong working relationships across the department

What You’ll Bring
  • Strong executive support and administration experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Excellent people leadership, multitasking, and communication skills
  • Experience preparing and reviewing briefing notes and ministerial responses (desirable)

Why Apply?
  • Immediate start
  • Great State Government experience
  • Supportive team environment

Apply Now

Take the next step in your government career! For a confidential discussion, call Maria McErlain on (07) 3239 2500 or simply apply now.

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