Western Sydney Local Health District
Reference number
REQ641380
Occupation
Administration and Clerical
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
$ $
Closing date
26 February 2026 at 11:59pm
* Support two senior Directors within a leading mental health service
* Play a key role in a high-performing, innovative team
* Contribute to major mental health service transformation in Western Sydney
Drive high-level executive support, streamline complex workflows, and elevate operational excellence across Allied Health and Older Persons & Adult Community services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $83,554.58 – $85,530.06 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), is NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility. You'll join a team leading contemporary, respectful, and collaborative mental health care within a service undergoing significant growth and innovation.
You will be part of a team that:
* Works within the historic Cumberland Hospital campus in Western Sydney
* Supports local and broader communities across primary to tertiary mental health care
* Embeds CORE Values to drive professional development and service excellence
* Is transitioning into the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead
* Champions innovation, respect, empowerment and quality care
What you'll be doing
As the Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level, proactive, and professional executive support to the Director Allied Health (DAH) and Director Older Persons and Adult Community (DOPAC). You will ensure the smooth, efficient and timely operation of the office and contribute to service improvement across the Mental Health Service.
In this role, you will:
* Deliver advanced executive and secretarial support, including diary, travel, event coordination, and preparation of complex documentation
* Coordinate ministerials, briefing notes, complaints and sensitive correspondence with accuracy and timely follow-up
* Analyse and prioritise communications, monitor deadlines, and manage workflows to support informed decision-making
* Provide secretariat support including agendas, minutes, meeting coordination and governance documentation
* Contribute to projects, events, workshops and digital content management, including SharePoint publishing for Allied Health and OPAC
Ready to make a meaningful impact?
Join Western Sydney LHD and help shape the future of mental health care while advancing your career in a dynamic, supportive and purpose-driven environment.
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.
Essential Requirements:
License: Unrestricted NSW Drivers License
Selection Criteria:
* Demonstrated experience in providing high-level executive support, including efficient diary management, preparation of executive documents, and support for complex scheduling and meetings.
* Proven organisational skills with a strong ability to prioritise tasks, resolve problems, manage competing demands, and consistently meet strict deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prepare high-quality correspondence, briefs, and reports for diverse audiences
* High-level proficiency in business writing, including experience drafting responses to Ministerials, complaints, and sensitive briefs, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
* Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and electronic records management systems such as HPECM, with an ability to rapidly learn new software and digital tools.
* Proven capacity to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality when managing sensitive information, and to adapt quickly in changing, high-pressure situations.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, proactively follow established processes, and contribute to continuous quality improvement
* Unrestricted NSW driver's licence and demonstrated willingness to travel across multiple sites as required to support operational needs.
Requisition ID: REQ641380
Applications Close: 26th February 2026
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* For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Daria Korobanova on
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 .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.