Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manger Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Newcastle
Applications Close: 14 April 2026 - 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
Are you an organised, proactive professional with a knack for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes?
NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Corporate Governance Coordinator to play a key role in governance, compliance, and assurance across a large and complex organisation.
You’ll be part of our Legal & Corporate Governance team, collaborating with senior leaders, stakeholders, and committees to help support strong governance practices across NSW. We also support flexible work arrangements in line with NSW Government principles, recognising the importance of balance alongside operational needs.
What You'll Be Doing
The Corporate Governance Coordinator provides high-level organisational and administrative support to the Corporate Governance team, member(s) of the NSW Health Pathology executive and proactively ensures that all portfolio administrative responsibilities are undertaken in an efficient, professional and timely manner, supporting a range of governance, compliance and assurance functions.
What We Can Offer You
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsWork-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual LeaveProfessional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningHealth & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
Demonstrated high level of organisation to provide efficient executive administrative support including diary management at an executive level and the provision of secretariat support for meetingsAdvanced proficiency in using PC based software at an advanced level including Microsoft M365 programs, (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook), SharePoint and network level communication skills, including sound interpersonal and negotiation skills, the ability to liaise with staff and health professionals at all levels and work cohesively within teamsProven ability to work independently, exercise initiative and sound judgement and prioritise workload to respond and adapt to changing priorities and demands in a multidisciplinary work environment.Sound understanding of the demands and environment of the health system, including the need for confidentiality and discretion in issues management, preferably with experience working in a similar role in a complex initiative, and problem solving skills with high level ability to develop, implement and/or enhance office administrative systems and processes.Demonstrated experience in providing support within a governance environment such as management and maintenance of governance databases/registers, review and update of policy documents and assistance in reporting and monitoring relevant risk issues
Information For Applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
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