Executive Assistant – Infrastructure

About the role

Join Cook Shire Council as an Executive Assistant – Infrastructure, supporting the Director of Infrastructure in keeping essential services running smoothly for the Cape York community.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Director’s diary, meetings, travel arrangements and competing priorities.
• Prepare and review executive correspondence, reports, briefing notes and presentations.
• Coordinate approvals, track actions and follow up outstanding matters.
• Assist with directorate reporting, capital works planning, project coordination and stakeholder consultation.
• Liaise professionally with council staff, contractors, consultants, government agencies and the public.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience providing high‑level administrative or executive assistance in a complex organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of governance, confidentiality, compliance and procedural requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.