Executive Assistant

Overview

Executive Assistant role at NSW Health. Support leadership, deliver excellence and thrive with the flexibility of flexible work.

Remuneration and Employment

Remuneration: $38.39 - $39.60 per hour + Superannuation + Salary packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5

Hours Per Week: 24 Hours Per Week

Location: Location negotiable across New England Northwest

Requisition ID: REQ602016

Closing date: Sunday, 14 September 2025

The Opportunity

This role delivers essential administrative support to the Rural and Regional Health Service Manager, New England Northwest. The Service Manager is currently based in Tenterfield; the position's primary location is flexible and can be negotiated across the region (e.g., Moree, Narrabri, Glen Innes, Inverell).

Enjoy the flexibility to shape your workdays and hours around your lifestyle. You will join a collaborative and geographically dispersed team that supports each other across multiple sites. You will have access to the Service Manager, senior leaders, and a network of executive assistants for guidance and support.

What The Role Involves

From coordinating diaries and scheduling meetings to managing correspondence, compiling data, and preparing reports, your contribution will be central to the smooth running of operations and to the Service Manager's oversight of Health Facilities. You will collaborate with the wider team, develop your skills, and play an active role in achieving healthcare objectives. The role involves working with minimal supervision, balancing priorities, and managing workflow to meet deadlines. You will respond to inquiries professionally and maintain compliance with relevant policies and standards.

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information appropriately
• Proven organisational skills, capable of balancing competing priorities within agreed timeframes
• The ability to provide timely and effective support to managers and colleagues
• Confidence in prioritising tasks, recognising urgency, and escalating issues where necessary for resolution

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career with challenging work and opportunities across diverse locations. Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time and temporary part-time vacancies. To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport. Temporary visa holder eligibility is limited to cases where no suitable local candidate is identified; visa conditions and expiry date apply. NSW Health cannot sponsor visas for this role.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. For confidential support, contact Rebecca Caldwell at health.nsw.gov.au.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role-related queries, contact Nicola Churms at nicola.churms@health.nsw.gov.au.

Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

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