Executive Officer

**Title**:Executive Officer**:

- Requisition ID: 3397
- Location: Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
- Job Posting Date: 9 May 2025

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**Executive Officer**
- Permanent, Full Time with monthly day off + 5 weeks annual leave
- Arnold Street in Box Hill | Close to transport, cafes, shops
- Generous salary + super + Salary Packaging

**Eastern Health**

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is _“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”_.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

**About the Role**

The Executive Officer is responsible for the professional administration of all work relating to the Eastern Health Board and Board Committee. The role is instrumental in ensuring the Board functions efficiently and effectively to meet its fiduciary responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined by the Minister for Health and relevant legislation applicable to Victorian public health services.

The Executive Officer also provides high level project support to the Chief Executive Officer and is an interface between the governance and strategic functions of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer and executive management team.

The role requires a high level of critical thinking, stakeholder management, diplomacy and confidentiality.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Substantial demonstrated experience in supporting_ Boards._
- _Knowledge of best practice corporate governance frameworks._
- _Knowledge and/or experience in Victorian public sector environments._
- Tertiary qualification and/or AICD (or equivalent) accreditation (desirable).
- Previous experience in a public health sector environment (desirable).
- _Ability to think strategically to act as the “corporate memory” of the Board._
- _Proficient drafting, editing and proofing skills._
- _Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment._
- _Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to influence others and to act with diplomacy, tact, discretion and confidentiality._
- _Proficiency in the use of contemporary digital tools and environments._

**Next Steps**

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

**Good to know**:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.

**Next Steps**

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

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Contact Person: Fleur Shaw-Jones (Chief Counsel)

Contact Number: 0403 879 435