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

• 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

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)

Eligibility

• Unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card

Cairns Airport Employee Benefits

• 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

How to Apply

Apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience via the Cairns Airport careers page.