Work at the heart of executive decision-making in Allied Health
Fast-paced, influential role supporting senior health leadership
Join Western Sydney's largest health district at Westmead Hospital
Manage executive priorities, create high-level briefings and build trusted partnerships to support Allied Health leadership in a complex public health environment
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87, $116,824.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Located at Westmead Hospital, you'll be part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)—one of the largest and most dynamic health services in NSW.
You'll work closely with the Allied Health Directorate, senior executives and corporate governance teams in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment that values integrity, respect and innovation.
A diverse, inclusive workplace serving one of Australia's fastest-growing communities
A culture that values professionalism, discretion and initiative
Strong focus on collaboration across clinical and corporate teams
Exposure to district-wide strategy, governance and executive operations
Commitment to flexible work practices where operationally possible
What You'll Be Doing
In this pivotal executive support role, you'll ensure the Director of Allied Health operates efficiently and effectively in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.
Manage complex diaries, correspondence, meetings and executive priorities
Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, agendas, minutes and presentations
Analyse and triage sensitive communications, tracking deadlines and actions
Build strong working relationships with senior leaders, clinicians and stakeholders
Improve administrative systems, processes and reporting to support outcomes
Ready to make a difference?
At NSW Health, you'll do work that matters—supporting better health outcomes for our communities while growing your career in a values-driven organisation.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage diversity in our workforce. If you're ready to bring your executive expertise, initiative and professionalism to a role with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Demonstrated experience in the provision of effective executive support to manage competing priorities in a high volume executive environment.
Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders with diverse interests and competing agendas.
Proven organisational and time management skills, including the ability to use initiative, prioritise and complete a highly complex workload to meet predetermined targets and deadlines.
Advanced level proficiency in business writing, quantitative and qualitative data collection, tracking and analysis using the Microsoft office suite of applications.
Proven experience with the preparation of high quality briefs and correspondence in an executive environment including replying to Ministerials and complaints.
Demonstrated experience in assisting with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards to support the operations of a business unit or health service.
Demonstrated experience in event management from arrangement of small meetings and committees to larger events including diary coordination, venue booking, travel and catering requirements
Demonstrated experience in handling sensitive information and understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Requisition ID: REQ638521
Applications Close: 26 February 2026
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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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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.