Overview
The Office of the Executive Director of Operations and Performance is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Hospitals North West to enable the delivery of quality services and to meet the requirements of the Service Plan, Patient Flow and Access, Finance and Budget, and other relevant performance indicators.
The Role
The Executive Assistant:
- Provides business, project and research related administrative support to the Chief Executive Hospitals North West and/or the Executive Director of Operations and Performance Hospitals North West, including the administrative management of clinical/financial information and correspondence, which is often of a confidential and highly sensitive nature.
- Contributes to the Administration team for the hospital to ensure sustainable administration support is available at all times.
You will need
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise initiative, discretion, and sound judgment in interpreting information and determining appropriate actions in a dynamic team environment.
- Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and contribute to project-based work through research, analysis, and information collation.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience in liaising sensitively and confidentially with a wide range of stakeholders, and proficiency in contemporary administrative practices and digital tools.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 6 October 2025.
- Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of advantages including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other advantages if eligible.
Benefits
- Career development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
- Executive Assistant Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Judy Taylor
Executive Director Operations and Performance - Hospitals NW
Phone:
Email:
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