Executive Assistant To Associate Director Clinical Operations

Position Title: Executive Assistant To Associate Director Clinical Operations (Goonellabah / Zone Office)

Employment Type: Temporary (12 months / Part-time) with possible extension

Position Classification: Senior Administrative Assistant Grade 2

Salary range: $74,945 per annum to $76,805 per annum + 12% super and benefits

Location: North Coast Sector (Goonellabah / Zone Office)

Applications Close: Midnight on 23 October 2025

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

About NSW Ambulance:

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply

About the Opportunity:

Provide high level administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Associate Director Clinical Operations and within the sector office generally.

Please note: This position is for a period of up to 12 months with possible extension.

About You:

• You are a reliable and professional team player with demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role.
• You understand the importance of working within your remit, maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgement in all situations.
• You take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes, supporting senior leaders with administrative support while you manage day-to-day administrative requirements with efficiency and discretion.
• Organised and proactive, you anticipate needs, manage competing priorities with ease, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• You value professionalism in every interaction and are committed to contributing positively to the culture of the workplace.

How to Apply:

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Provide an example of a time when you were faced with competing priorities but still had to meet a set deadline? How did you manage the situation, and what was the outcome?

Question 2: Describe a situation where you needed to make a decision outside your usual responsibilities while your manager was unavailable. What action did you take, and what was the outcome?

Need more information?

• Click here for the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Information
• Learn more about careers at NSW Ambulance here

Additional Benefits:

Financial benefits

• Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment + novated leasing
• Accessible via Public Transport

Work-life balance

• Flexible or Hybrid Work Agreements may be negotiated
• Additional Public Holiday

Professional development

• Career development and growth opportunities
• Access to on-the-job development and coaching

Health & wellbeing

• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
• Discounted private health insurance
• Staff Support Program – extensive free, confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Additional Information:

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria articulated in Role Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.

• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
• Eligibility lists and talentpoolsmay be created and used to fill temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.

Contact People

Please contactDamian Hughes on if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey on Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please contact ambulance- if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.