About The Role
Closing Date: 23/06/2026
Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne in a dynamic work environment with a collaborative team culture. Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options.
The Executive Officer will be a valued member of the General Counsel team, providing high level administrative and governance support to the AWH Board and Board Committees. This role works closely with the AWH Board Chairperson and Board Directors to ensure the Board functions efficiently and effectively to meet its fiduciary responsibilities and accountabilities, as outlined by the Minister of Health for the Victorian Department of Health (DoH) and relevant legislation applicable to Victorian Public Health Services. This pivotal role will make a meaningful contribution to leading a large regional health service committed to delivering high quality care in a fast‐paced, high‐profile environment.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in supporting Boards, Chief Executive or Managing Director roles.
* Qualification in administration, governance or a related field.
* Strong appreciation of organisational governance frameworks, executive communication standards and the role governance plays in effective decision making and risk management.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills including working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and strong professional communication skills.
Employment Type
This is a permanent part‐time opportunity (0.8FTE).
Contact
For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact Zoe Schwarz, General Counsel at zoe.schwarz@awh.org.au, or mobile 0400 818062 for a confidential discussion.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and Working with Children checks.
Health and Safety Notice
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID‐19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well‐being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
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