The Lord Howe Island Board is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to support a busy Senior Executive team. In this challenging but rewarding role, you will be the first point of contact for all senior executive administrative support services. 

As the Executive Assistant you’ll work closely with several Senior Executives primarily the LHIB CEO. You’ll provide a range of executive support services including diary, records and correspondence management, document preparation, meeting scheduling and support including minutes, agendas, travel, catering and accommodation arrangements. 

Applications close on Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11.55pm.

About you

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and executive support to the CEO and Senior Management Team, managing diaries, correspondence, travel, and meetings to ensure smooth operations and timely follow-up.

You will support the Lord Howe Island Board by coordinating agendas, preparing business papers, minuting meetings, and organising travel and catering. The role also liaises with the Audit and Risk Committee secretariat and assists with document and presentation preparation, as well as managing correspondence and registers.

Working closely with the CEO and executives, you will prioritise and filter information, escalate urgent issues, and refer operational matters as needed. You will also project manage administrative tasks, improve policies, conduct research to support strategic decision-making, and liaise with Ministerial and Secretary Offices on confidential and complex matters.

Essential Requirements

• Experience providing support for executive management
• High level computer skills, particular the use of Microsoft Office suite

Before you apply

Accommodation is extremely difficult to find on Lord Howe Island and no accommodation assistance can be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must demonstrate secured accommodation at time of application.

A range of policies apply to living on Lord Howe Island which can be reviewed here.

How to apply

Apply by submitting your application online via the I work for NSW website before the nominated closing date and time.

For more information about the role, please contact Michael Chalmers on 02 6563 2066 or via [email protected].

View the online job listing and role description: Executive Assistant