Overview
Step into a fast-paced Executive Assistant role where your initiative, precision, and professionalism make a real impact.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum + super + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Newcastle or Tamworth
Requisition ID: REQ648511
Applications Close: Monday, 23rd March 2026
About The Role
This dynamic role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic outcomes while supporting a key leader within Hunter New England Health. You will manage complex diaries, oversee facility management tasks, and act as a trusted liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Your ability to anticipate needs and take proactive action will be key to your success. You will handle sensitive communications with discretion and prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence with precision, maintaining operational efficiency. You will engage with and build strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior managers and executives. You will work independently and autonomously, while also collaborating effectively in a motivated, cohesive environment. The role requires the ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy, professionalism, and strong attention to detail. This role can be based in Newcastle or Tamworth.
About You
You are an enthusiastic, positive, and highly aware professional with the ability to manage a diverse portfolio with efficiency and precision. Your strong negotiation and problem-solving skills help you navigate challenges with confidence, and your exceptional communication ensures seamless interactions at all levels. Discretion and professionalism come naturally to you, and your IT proficiency enables you to adapt quickly to new systems and processes. You focus on presentation, organisation, and efficiency, bringing a polished, methodical, and flexible approach to dynamic environments with changing priorities and deadlines. Experience or knowledge of the health sector is essential and will support your ability to contribute to the role.
How You'll Be Supported
You will have a dedicated handover period, working closely with the current Executive Assistant. During this time, you'll receive guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, you'll be challenged by interesting work and surrounded by locations that support health delivery. The organisation offers:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - supporting work-life 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 full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
* To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Temporary visa holder eligibility is restricted to scenarios where no suitable local candidate is identified.
* We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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 comply with the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage. Please contact for confidential support.
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