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Executive support in Mining & resources

Executive support with operational context, travel and listed-company governance exposure.

Written and reviewed by Kristy McLeodLast reviewed 24 September 2026Report a correction
Safety cultureTravel logisticsASX governance

Operating environment

How the work actually feels

Operational travel, listed-company governance, safety culture and site-to-corporate coordination shape the role.

Executives you may support

Managing directors, COOs, project directors and functional executives.

Evidence employers can use

  • Site and travel complexity
  • ASX or board-cycle awareness
  • Calm coordination across operations

Industry subcategories

Three markets hidden inside the headline.

Do not assume every employer in this sector offers the same work. Use these subcategories to narrow the executive, operating model and vocabulary you are targeting.

01

Mining operators

02

Oil, gas and services

03

Exploration and listed juniors

Why EAs choose this sector

  • Salary premiums
  • Board and ASX exposure
  • Operational specialisation

Trade-offs to investigate

  • Remote travel
  • Commodity cycles
  • Safety and disclosure pressure

Pressure points to test

  • Remote sites and changing itineraries
  • Safety and incident rhythms
  • Board and disclosure deadlines

Likely systems context

  • Microsoft 365
  • Travel and roster tools
  • Board and project systems

These are sector patterns, not confirmed tools at every employer.

Search strategy

Search beyond the EA title.

Employers often describe similar work under different titles. Read the duties before judging seniority.

EA to Managing Director
EA — Operations
Corporate Affairs Coordinator

Reviewed job set

Current examples

Open insider analysis

No current reviewed example in this release. Use the search titles above and the organisation directory to build a target list.