Western Sydney Local Health District – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Lead key operational initiatives and drive strategic success
Be a vital contributor to Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)
Support senior executives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Manage high-level executive support and strategic projects to shape the future of healthcare operations.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Based at Westmead however may be required to work from other WSLHD Facilities
Where you'll be working
Based at Westmead, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse, forward-thinking team and make a meaningful impact across the WSLHD network. As part of a high-performing health district, you'll contribute to the delivery of innovative healthcare services that improve the lives of patients in Western Sydney.
Dynamic and collaborative work environment
Opportunity to shape strategic operational goals
Work with a dedicated and supportive team
Drive continuous improvement in healthcare administration
Build connections across internal and external stakeholders
What you'll be doing
As Executive Officer, you will play an essential role in supporting WSLHD's Executive Director Operations, ensuring effective business management in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Your responsibilities will include:
Assist in developing and implementing operational strategies to support WSLHD's strategic objectives
Provide key business support, ensuring the smooth running of executive functions
Manage delegated projects within the Operations portfolio
Maintain and enhance information systems, providing timely analysis and advice
Draft high-level documents, correspondence, and reports for senior management
Ready to make a difference?
Join WSLHD in this exciting, challenging, and rewarding role. You'll be a vital part of our healthcare community, contributing to the operational success of one of the most dynamic health districts in NSW.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Demonstrate experience in working in a high volume and high pressure senior executive environment which demands confidentiality, flexibility and discernment.
Demonstrate the capacity to manage competing priorities of a diverse, complex nature, and an ability to support, prioritise and achieve business and/or organisational goals.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently, analyse and use a high level of critical thinking, exercise initiative and sound judgement in challenging situations.
Demonstrate the ability to identify issues of relevance, potential risks and use of discretion in knowing when to escalation matters of importance or urgency to management, including action to support risk mitigation.
Demonstrate the ability to build relationships, communicate and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to support accurate reporting, oversight of issues and progress against actions, and the provision of written and verbal responses/ reports to senior executive management.
Demonstrate high level administrative, written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to prepare and review a range of complex documentation, including but not limited to briefing notes, ministerials, parliamentary notes, executive reports, policies and procedures, frameworks, presentations and advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, with the capacity to interact with others in a professional manner, including the management of conflicts and identified performance issues.
Demonstrate an advanced ability in the use of a variety of computer software, including HPE Content Manager, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 11 January 2026
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit
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