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Executive Assistant - People and Culture


Company : NSW Health Pathology


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to September 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employmentPosition Classification: Health Manager Level 1Remuneration: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ589885Location: Newcastle or SydneyApplications close: 29th July 2025 - 11:59pmAbout The OpportunityAre you a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant looking for your next meaningful opportunity? NSW Health Pathology is seeking an experienced professional to provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leaders in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. In this Temporary Full-Time role, youll be the go-to person for managing complex diaries, coordinating communications, preparing high-quality correspondence, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.Your ability to juggle competing priorities, anticipate needs, and maintain absolute discretion will be key to supporting impactful decision-making across the organisation. This is your chance to work alongside passionate leaders within a trusted public health organisation that plays a critical role in delivering statewide pathology services. Youll be more than just an assistant youll be a strategic partner, managing projects, contributing to committee coordination, supporting operational reporting, and helping shape an efficient and professional executive office.What We Can Offer YouAccrued Days Off in addition to Annual LeaveGenerous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningWhat You''ll Be DoingThe Executive Assistant provides high-level organisational and administrative support to 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.Interested in joining Australias largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:Extensive experience in providing highly organised and 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 Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook), SharePoint and network operations.High 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 organisation.High level ability to develop, implement and/or enhance office administrative systems and processes.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Tamara Boone on Tammy.Boone@health.nsw.gov.auNew to NSW Health Pathology?The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.Talent PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr