Executive Assistant to CFO

Are you a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a trusted partner to senior leaders?

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Chief Financial Officer at Cairns Airport, playing a key role in enabling effective leadership, ensuring smooth operations, and contributing to strategic and operational initiatives across the business.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:

In this dynamic and hands-on role, you will:

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the CFO
• Act as a key liaison between the CFO, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and communications
• Coordinate meetings, including agendas, papers, reports, and minutes
• Support reporting processes and assist with preparation of presentations and Board materials
• Manage expenses, corporate card reconciliations, and administrative budget activities
• Maintain document control systems and SharePoint sites
• Assist with projects, research, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
• Support coordination of corporate, community, and industry events

You will play a central role in ensuring the effectiveness, organisation, and efficiency of the CFO function.

ATTRIBUTES WE VALUE:

·Team player mindset with a commitment to supporting colleagues.

·Ability to embody the core values of Cairns Airport:

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a dependable and solutions-focused professional who anticipates needs and takes ownership. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in supporting leaders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in executive support or senior administration roles
• Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced MS Office, SharePoint, and communication tools capability
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Relevant qualifications in Business Administration or similar (desirable)

ELIGIBIILITY:

·Unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

·Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card.

CAIRNS AIRPORT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

At Cairns Airport, you’ll be part of a supportive and high-performing team contributing to a critical regional asset. Benefits include:

·Competitive salary with annual increases

·Free 24/7 airport parking

·Generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives

·Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects

·A welcoming and inclusive workplace culture

·Access to events and employee discounts

Cairns Airport is dedicated to building a diverse team that mirrors the community we serve. We value inclusivity and diversity and welcome people who support and model the behaviours we promote in our workforce. We actively encourage applications from First Nations people, candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist your participation in the recruitment process.

Ready to take off with us? Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

Please submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers page in Employment Hero.