Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

Overview

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ603011
Location: Martin Place, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 21 September 2025

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney's central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the main point of contact for the Chief Executive and Board
• Managing the Chief Executive's schedule, meetings, and correspondence
• Administering Board meetings, including agenda coordination and minute-taking
• Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders within and outside the Local Health District
• Coordinating related activities while maintaining confidentiality
• Ensuring efficient communication across the executive office

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment and novated leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

• Describe a time when you managed multiple confidential and competing requests on behalf of a Chief Executive or senior executive, while liaising with high-level stakeholders such as Board Members. How did you prioritise the request, maintain confidentiality and ensure timely and effective outcome?

• Provide an example of when you support a Board or high-level Committee. What steps did you take to prepare and manage agendas, record accurate minutes, follow up on action items, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders?

Need more information?

1) Position Description and SESLH D Expected Standards updates. 2) Information about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Kate Hackett.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant for support and more information can be found on the Stepping Up Website.

Information for applicants previously stated is included for completeness.

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