Branch Administrative Assistant

Join the **_Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence_** at Ministry of Health for an exciting **_six-month part-time (3 days per week)_** opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. After six months, this role could become**_ full-time_** and **_on-going_**.

**About us**
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Conveniently located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building, close to public transport, cafes and local amenities.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About this role**
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Join our team to provide a comprehensive range of high-level administrative support services to the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence (CEE) and get involved in rewarding and fulfilling activities that can directly impact on people’s health and lives.

Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $97,027 - $107,059 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**
You will be working as part of a small and dynamic team to provide:

- Executive assistance services to branch Directors
- Coordination of branch administrative support services
- Coordination of some branch administrative projects
- Support and training to other staff in business operations processes and systems.

**About you**
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Qualifications such as Certificate 4 level in Business Administration Support (or similar) and/or substantial experience in administrative support positions
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively at an executive level
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- A growth mindset with commitment to continuous improvement.

**How to apply**
At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

**Target Questions (1-2 pages)**
- Provide an example of when you had to work with multiple stakeholders or team members to complete a critical and challenging activity. Please describe how you balanced the workload and competing priorities set by your executive.
- Describe some of the key challenges a person in this role might face when proposing processes that will need to be followed by others. What were some of the lessons learnt from your current/previous roles?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

**Closing Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 12 February 2025