Executive Assistant

Support leadership, deliver excellence and thrive with the freedom of flexible work

Remuneration: $ $39.60 per hour + Superannuation + Salary packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5

Hours Per Week: 24 Hours Per Week

Location: Location negotiable across New England Northwest

Requisition ID: REQ602016

Closing date: Sunday, 14th Sepember 2025

The Opportunity:

This rewarding role delivers essential administrative support to the Rural and Regional Health Service Manager, New England Northwest. While the Service Manager is currently based in Tenterfield, the position's primary location is flexible and can be negotiated across the region, with options such as Moree, Narrabri, Glen Innes, or Inverell.

Take advantage of the flexibility this role provides, with the freedom to shape your workdays and hours around your lifestyle. You will join a collaborative and geographically dispersed team that supports each other across multiple sites.

Although the role requires a degree of independence, you won't be working in isolation. You'll have ready access to the Service Manager, senior leaders, and a network of executive assistants across the district for guidance and support.

What the Role Involves:

From coordinating diaries and scheduling meetings to managing correspondence, compiling data, and preparing reports, your contribution will be central to the smooth running of operations and to the Service Manager's oversight of Health Facilities.

You will collaborate with the wider team, develop your skills, and play an active role in achieving our healthcare objectives. The position involves working with minimal supervision, balancing priorities, and managing workflow to ensure deadlines are met. You will also respond to inquiries professionally and maintain compliance with relevant policies and standards.

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information appropriately
• Proven organisational skills, capable of balancing competing priorities within agreed timeframes
• The ability to provide timely and effective support to managers and colleagues
• Confidence in prioritising tasks, recognising urgency, and escalating issues where necessary for resolution

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Churms on

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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