Executive Assistant

Work in an environment that offers: 

• A strategic role that contributes to improving access and equity to healthcare for citizens living in the Loddon Mallee Region
• Working in an agile, dynamic team with 13 health service partners across the Loddon Mallee Region
• Hybrid working conditions, with some travel across the region for meetings and collaboration.

The Position 

Job Reference: 3436

Position Title: Executive Assistant - Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network
Classification: HS3 - HS25
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $2, $3,165.60
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time (January January 2028)

Closing date: 11/01/2026

The Executive Assistant has primary responsibility for providing high level administrative and executive management support to the ED LMLHSN, Senior Managers and the broader team. The Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network will deliver projects based around four main strategic priorities such as:

• Improving access and equity of care
• Enhancing workforce support with collaborative planning
• Focusing on quality and safety and
• Optimising efficient resource use.

The Executive Assistant is required to support and coordinate activities of the network to provide effective administrative services including organisation and preparation of material for governance, sub-committees and working group meetings, developing and maintaining efficient and effective office systems and processes.  This role will work closely and with the incumbent Loddon Mallee Shared Services Executive Assistant. 

Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network

The Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network was established on 1 July 2025 by the Victorian Department of Health to strengthen collaboration among health service providers and improve health service delivery across the Loddon Mallee region.

The strategic priorities being focused over the next three years are:

• Improving access and equity of care
• Enhancing workforce support with collaborative planning
• Focusing on quality and safety and
• Optimising efficient resource use.

More information about the Victorian LHSN can be found: Local Health Service Networks |

In the LMLHSN work is underpinned by the following vision and values:

• Vision: Shaping the future of health service delivery to give our communities a great experience throughout the Loddon Mallee region.
• Values: Respect, Integrity and Collaboration

LMLHSN is governed by a CEO and a Board Chair Committee, comprising representatives from the 13 public health services in the region. Strategic initiatives are delivered through projects sponsored by CEO leads and implemented by an agile network team working across all partner health services.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health is the fundholder and host of the LMLHSN function, therefore is the employer of the network staff. Bendigo Health is the major regional health service in the Loddon Mallee, learn more by visiting the website: Bendigo Health Website - About Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. 

Bendigo Health's work is underpinned by the following vision and values:

• Vision: Excellent Care. Every Person. Every Time.
• Values: CARING – We care for our community, PASSIONATE – We are passionate about doing our best, TRUSTWORTHY - We are open, honest and respectful

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position as an employee of Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Natalie Retallick, Program Coordinator on for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference:Loddon Mallee Health Network

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