Executive Assistant

Overview

Position Title: Executive Assistant

Agency: South Metropolitan Health Service

Location: Mandurah

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

Role: To provide a high level of secretarial support and executive administration to the Peel Health Campus (PHC) executive team members in matters relating to the operation of the Hospital.

About Peel Health Campus

Peel Health Campus is a general hospital located in the City of Mandurah, 75 km south of Perth on the doorstep of the south-west, known for its beaches, wetlands, and waterways. It originally opened in 1988 as the Mandurah District Hospital and now operates with 206 licensed beds, bays and treatment areas. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area of more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of secretarial support and executive administration to the Peel Health Campus (PHC) executive team, in matters relating to the operation of the Hospital.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Our values guide our work, and SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disability to apply. The role requires highly developed communication, organisation, and writing (reports, minutes, etc.) skills.

Application Instructions

Your application should include:

- A copy of your current CV
- A cover letter of no more than 1-2 pages outlining:

- How does your previous experience and personal attributes make you the right candidate for the position?
- Describe a time when you had to prepare briefing materials or reports for an executive. What was your approach?
- How do you manage a complex calendar with frequent changes, including meetings with internal and external stakeholders?

- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility and Compliance

Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behavior. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Recruitment Pool and Closing

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/10/2026.

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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