Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive / Board Secretary
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ610468
Location: Martin Place, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 5 October 2025
Where you\'ll be working
SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney's central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.
What You\'ll Be Doing
The position involves providing high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive and SESLHD Board, including:
* Acting as the main point of contact for the Chief Executive and Board
* Managing the Chief Executive's schedule, meetings, and correspondence
* Administering Board meetings, including agenda coordination and minute-taking
* Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders within and outside the Local Health District
* Coordinating related activities while maintaining confidentiality
* Ensuring efficient communication across the executive office
Benefits
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment & novated leasing
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
About the Role
We invite you to respond to targeted questions as part of the application process. The questions are designed to assess your experience in managing confidential and competing requests on behalf of a Chief Executive or senior executive, and in supporting a Board or high-level Committee.
* Describe a time when you managed multiple confidential and competing requests on behalf of a Chief Executive or senior executive, while liaising with high-level stakeholders such as Board Members. How did you prioritise the request, maintain confidentiality and ensure timely and effective outcome?
* Provide an example of when you supported a Board or high-level Committee. What steps did you take to prepare and manage agendas, record accurate minutes, follow up on action items, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders?
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Hackett on Kate.Hackett@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are C, O, R, E—Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. We are committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique and may require adjustments to the recruitment/interview process. If we can make adjustments, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au with details. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
* If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following labour market testing
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, patients and their carers feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant who can provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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