What you’ll contribute to
As an Executive Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, supporting our mission and values—Authentic, Brave, Inclusive, and Responsible. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our executive operations run smoothly, enabling our leaders to focus on strategic goals and community impact. Your attention to detail, proactive attitude, and commitment to excellence will contribute to the overall success of Queensland Airports Limited.
Chelsea, who joined the team in 2025 as an Executive Assistant, shares her experience working for Queensland Airports Limited:
Working at QAL as an Executive Assistant is incredibly rewarding. I am fortunate to be part of a dedicated and proactive team of Executive Assistants who consistently support, collaborate, and motivate one another. The leadership team is exceptional, providing ongoing guidance, support, and opportunities for growth and development. QAL fosters a warm, positive, and flexible work environment, and I would highly recommend the organisation to anyone seeking a fulfilling and challenging career opportunity.
How you’ll make an impact
Deliver high-level executive support: Provide professional administrative assistance to the Executive Leadership team, including managing diaries, meetings, travel, and correspondence.
Coordinate key events and meetings: Organise executive meetings, stakeholder events, and visits, ensuring all logistics and documentation are handled with precision.
Support financial processes: Manage purchase orders, expense reconciliations, and assist with budget preparation and travel account reviews.
Champion continuous improvement: Participate in projects, collaborate with other Executive Assistants, and seek ways to enhance processes and workplace efficiencies.
Uphold safety and compliance: Adhere to Workplace Health & Safety, Environmental, and Aviation Safety & Security standards, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.
Model our values: Build genuine connections, inspire change, celebrate diversity, and lead with accountability in every interaction.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Executive Assistant role
- Proven experience supporting Executives and Boards, preparing papers, and executive reporting
- Strong proficiency in office systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe); experience with Diligent Board Books and SharePoint highly desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience organising functions, meetings, and events
- Ability to handle highly confidential information
- Strong organisational, time management, and customer service skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic environment
What we offer you?
This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation with a great culture and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’.
QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
Please obtain the Position Description by clicking here or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs.
