· Join an ambitious, collaborative team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer

· 2 year contract with the opportunity for extension

· $80,000/$90,500 + 17.5% leave loading + Superannuation (full time position)

The Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) represents 12 member Councils from Hinchinbrook to Cooktown with offices in the Cairns CBD. Our role is to foster cooperation and resource sharing between Councils and effectively advocate significant projects and priorities. We work closely with regional partners and stakeholders on diverse and interesting projects across a wide and extensive geographical footprint. We seek to appoint an organised, diligent and effective Executive Support Office to join our team.

The position:

This opportunity reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works effectively within a small, ambitious team who provide a wide range of services to our stakeholders. The role is pro-active, varied and will coordinate forward agendas, briefings, travel arrangements and prepare reports whilst fostering relationships and representing our organisation efficiently and effectively.

About you:

We are seeking a well organised and efficient Executive Support Officer to provide confidential administration, correspondence and executive support to internal and external stakeholders who are based both locally and within the wider FNQ Region. The position will suit those with some government experience who are well organised with strong IT and logistics skills experience.

You will demonstrate experience of:

· Previous government support in a similar position utilising your executive administration experience, strong Microsoft Office and financial administration skills

· Proven document writing and record keeping experience within a government department

· Skilled in logistics and planning – a laser focus on the detail and adept at preparing agenda’s, taking minutes and preparing correspondence for varied audiences

· Working knowledge of website maintenance, social media updates and newsletter activation

· Strong interpersonal communication skills with an inquisitive and natural collaborative style. The ability to exercise judgement and initiative to effective problem solving and acting on multiple priorities

· A natural people person keen to work effectively in a small team. You will be calm with exemplary customer service experience

· An agile, well organised approach to database management, meeting preparation and logistics planning

Recruitment Process:

Please apply with your current Resume to our Chief Executive Officer, Darlene Irvine via email: [email protected] . The current Executive Support Officer, Kelly Dean, is available until 22 May if you would like to talk to her about the role to ensure we’re a good fit for you. Her number is 4044 3343. Should you have any other questions or wish to receive a copy of the job description, please contact our office via email at [email protected].