Executive and Governance Assistant

The purpose of the position is to support effective and efficient executive administration support of the CEO and Director of Medical Services, along with effective provision of governance support for the KDHS Board of Directors.

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

**Executive and Governance Assistant**
- 9 day fortnight ongoing
- Start 2025 in a dynamic health service
- Key member of the executive team which consists of Executive Assistant colleague

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic Executive and Governance Assistant with exemplary experience; including administrative and secretarial functions to support the CEO and Director of Medical Services.

The role will require someone with demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload with multiple demands. Exceptional skills in the use of the Microsoft suite as well as experience using the Convene software program will be favourably viewed. We are keen to for an applicant who has the capacity to sustain effort and productivity, setting a high standard for self and others. The role entails strong and engaging people skills as the sensitive nature of key information will require the emotional intelligence to deal with diversity and complex communications. Ideally the applicant will have the ability to draft and develop information including grant submissions and lead projects as directed by the CEO.

**About you**
- Exceptional skills in the use of Microsoft office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise work and diary management for Chief Executive Officer/Director of Medical Services/Board of Directors in an environment with multiple demands.
- Proficient skills in the development of documentation such as meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, submissions and reports.
- Demonstrated capacity for sustained effort and hard work within a vigorous and dynamic work environment, setting a high standard of performance for self and others.
- To be enthusiastic, be able to work both in an Executive team environment and independently.
- Demonstrated diplomacy, confidentiality and interpersonal skills that support and enhance positive relationships

**What KDHS Can Offer You**

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

- A dynamic workplace
- Free onsite car parking
- Professional Development opportunities supported by subregional Workplace Trainer
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Immediate Start option
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Social Club

**Further Information**
- Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role._
- KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways._

**Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.