Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a professional, organised, and proactive Executive Support Officer to provide high-level administrative and confidential support to the Chief Executive Officer, Mayor, Councillors, and the Executive Office.
This position supports the effective day-to-day functioning of Council's Executive Office through responsibilities including diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, preparation of correspondence, travel and event support, and professional customer service.
What We Offer
* Full Time- (Stream A), Level 4–5-Salary: $77,000–$86,000 per annum + superannuation in accordance with the Local Government Act
* The opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Mayor, Councillors, and senior staff
* A varied and meaningful role involving executive administration, civic events, and public-facing responsibilities
* Competitive remuneration including:
* Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Locality allowance
* Remote Area Housing Assistance allowance ($60 pw Renting / $90 pw Homeowner)
* Monthly Rostered Day Off
About You
You will bring experience as a proactive and reliable administrative professional, with strong attention to detail and the ability to support busy teams in a fast-paced environment. You demonstrate a high level of discretion and professionalism and have a genuine interest in contributing to community-focused work and delivering quality service, along with:
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* A high level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
* Strong organisational and time-management abilities
* The ability to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and confidence in learning new systems
* Experience formatting official correspondence and preparing reports
* Confidence liaising with a range of stakeholders, including dignitaries, executives, community members, and elected officials
* A positive attitude and willingness to support events, civic functions, and occasional after-hours activities
* Previous administrative or secretarial experience (local government experience highly regarded)
Mandatory Requirements
* Current Police Clearance
* Unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence
Desirable Qualifications
* Certificate, Diploma or relevant qualification in Business Administration
* Previous experience in Local Government
* Experience using systems such as Microsoft Office or social media platforms.
For a more detailed job outline, please refer to the attached PD.
Applications close on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 at 12 pm.
Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
PD 1003 Executive Support Officer- December 2025