Requisition Number: REQ661252
Position Classification: Health Services Manager – Level 1
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time commencing 29 June 2026 to 28 February 2027 (Maternity Leave coverage)
Hours per week: 38
Location: Wagga Wagga District Office
Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 22 May 2026
Support leadership that shapes healthcare outcomes for our regional communities
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team in this critical and high-impact role, providing high-level organisational and administrative support to the Executive Director Operations, Murrumbidgee Local Health District. This position plays a key role in enabling effective leadership, strong governance, and the smooth operation of a complex and busy directorate.
As the Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for:
* Providing high-level executive, secretarial, and administrative support to the Executive Director to support effective decision-making and time management.
* Managing diaries, email correspondence, communications, and competing priorities to ensure deadlines and commitments are met.
* Preparing and coordinating briefings, correspondence, and ministerial responses within variable and often tight timeframes.
* Supporting reporting, presentations, travel arrangements, and conference coordination for the Director and Directorate.
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Experience providing executive-level administrative support
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
* Excellent written communication and attention to detail
* High level of discretion and confidentiality
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills
* Initiative, sound judgement and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Why join MLHD?:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
* Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
* Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!
Please contact Professor Lenert Bruce, Acting Executive Director Operations, Murrumbidgee Local Health District on if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.