- 495610
- Townsville
- Professional
- Full time
- Closing on: Aug 9 2026
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with a passion for supporting senior executives in a fast-paced and complex environment? James Cook University (JCU) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join our University.
- Join a values-based organisation with a flexible and supportive working environment
- Enjoy a tropical lifestyle while achieving your career goals at a leading higher education institution
- Full-time, continuing position | 36.25 hours per week
- HEWL 6 - $90,821 - $98,369 p.a. + up to 17% super and other employee benefits
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level support to a University Executive, enabling effective leadership, governance integrity, and the successful delivery of strategic and operational priorities across the Services Division. Acting as a trusted partner, you will manage complex schedules, coordinate executive and governance activities, prepare high-quality briefings and correspondence, and support key projects and initiatives. This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion, and stakeholder engagement skills to navigate competing priorities, build strong relationships, and ensure the smooth and professional operation of the executive office.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE ROLE
- Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive support to an executive leader, with the ability to exercise significant judgement, discretion and autonomy in managing complex and confidential matters.
- Proven capability in managing complex executive workflows, competing priorities and governance commitments, ensuring executives are effectively briefed, prepared and supported to meet organisational priorities.
- Strong experience supporting governance processes, including preparation and coordination of agendas, papers, briefings and monitoring actions to ensure organisational compliance.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to research, analyse and prepare high-quality executive-level briefings, correspondence, reports and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, communicating confidently and professionally while acting as a trusted liaison and representative of the executive office.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving capability, with demonstrated ability to resolve complex operational matters and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, identifying and implementing enhancements to processes and executive support practices.
Shape your future with JCU
At JCU we’re not just shaping minds; we’re shaping the future.
As Australia’s only university established to focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide, JCU is dedicated to helping the world’s tropical regions to prosper. With our main campuses located in the vibrant and diverse tropics of Northern Queensland, JCU is at the forefront of research and education in some of the world’s most critical areas, including marine biology, environmental science, tropical and rural health, and more.
Find out more about JCU and our locations.
WHY JCU
JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;
- A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
- 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
- 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
- Up to 6 months paid parental leave
- A range of flexible working options
- Staff study assistance and paid study leave
- Ongoing professional development support
- Fitness Passport
- Corporate discount on health insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
- Well-equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces with access to on-site childcare and medical services at our Townsville and Cairns’ campuses
HOW TO APPLY and CONTACT DETAILS
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.
Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:
- Complete the application form
- Upload your current resume
- Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience against the key requirements of the role and how your skills, knowledge and experience would enable you to be successful in the position.
Applications close on Sunday, 9th August at 11:55 PM AEST.
For any enquiries about the role, please contact eoservices@jcu.edu.au.
James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.
About our process
At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.
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