Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent full time

Hours: 76 hours/fortnight

Salary: TBC

Location: Mercy Health Corporate Office, Richmond

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Contact: Paula Stephenson, 0404095733

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

The Executive Assistant and Project Officer is an integral member of the Health Services Quality and Improvement Unit and provides professional administrative services to support the efficient and effective operations of the Director Quality and Improvement, Health Services. With an exciting and dynamic improvement agenda underway, you will be a highly experienced and capable person, with significant experience and expertise in all aspects of the role.

The broad responsibilities of the Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator include:

- High level executive administrative support
- Project management and coordination for clinical and non-clinical areas
- Consumer engagement
- Stakeholder communication and liaison
- Preparation of briefings, correspondence and presentations
- Financial management support

What you’ll bring

You’re highly skilled, flexible, resilient, compassionate and team focused. Most importantly, you are committed to supporting the delivery of exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Significant experience as an Executive Assistant in a health care setting- Demonstrated experience managing/ coordinating clinical and non-clinical projects, particularly in the preparation of project documentation and reporting- Tertiary qualification in a health-related field- Excellent time management and organisational skills- High level of accuracy and attention to detail- Great communication skills and the ability to multi-task effectively while remaining calm and professional under pressure- Ability to prioritise responsibilities to meet business reporting timelines- Highly developed interpersonal skills and commitment to customer service excellence- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team- Demonstrate initiative, discretion, confidentiality, and judgement of a high order- Commitment to the mission and values of Mercy Health and Catholic Health

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.- Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
- We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture._
- We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present._

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
- We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture._
- We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present._