Executive Assistant to the Chief Forensic Pathologist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6

Remuneration: $80, $82,240.21 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ600667

Location: Sydney or Newcastle

Application close: 2nd September :59pm

About the opportunity

Step into a pivotal role supporting the Chief Forensic Pathologist/Clinical Director Forensic Medicine, where your organisational expertise and professional judgement will make a real impact across a dynamic health environment

Commencing in October 2025, this opportunity calls for an Executive Assistant who thrives on managing competing priorities, navigating complex schedules, and providing seamless executive support. From coordinating high-level meetings to preparing concise reports and correspondence, you will be relied upon as a trusted partner who ensures the Chief Forensic Pathologist can focus on leading with clarity and confidence.

As the first point of contact for key stakeholders, you will bring discretion, initiative, and exceptional communication skills to a role that demands accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail. Working within a collaborative Executive Assistant team, you will contribute to efficient service delivery, while developing systems and processes that enhance the way we work. For an experienced EA seeking to apply their skills in an environment where their work directly supports better outcomes for patients and communities, this role offers both challenge and purpose.

What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

The Administrative Officer provides high-level administrative and clerical support for the Chief Forensic Pathologist/Clinical Director Forensic Medicine and ensures that all administrative responsibilities are undertaken in an efficient, professional and timely manner.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

• Demonstrated experience in providing executive administrative support, including the capacity to operate effectively with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgement, discretion and initiative and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage work priorities and work flow within allocated resources to support efficient and effective service delivery and commitment to providing quality services and applying quality improvement initiatives to workplace practices and procedures
• High level written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving and ability to respond, adapt and cope with changing priorities.
• Highly developed skills in using PC based software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook), SharePoint and network operations and electronic systems to complete work activities.

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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