Executive Assistant - Office Of The General Manager

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and professional functioning of the Auburn Hospital Executive Unit. The position provides first line contact with external and internal stakeholders wishing to access the General Manager, Auburn Hospital and therefore carries significant responsibility in respect to relationship building and customer service.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated prior experience and proficiency in providing high-level executive assistance and support to senior executive leadership team, as an Executive Assistant.
2. Ability to work independently, to prioritise and meet deadlines and to engage key stakeholders to ensure timelines and deadlines are met.
3. Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated experience engaging key stakeholders from internal and external groups.
4. Demonstrated experience in the preparation of meeting minutes, reports, plans, action lists and briefing notes for an organisation.
5. Demonstrated analytical skills to capably review and draft responses to complex issues whilst maintaining strict confidentiality.
6. Proficient in Outlook, HPE, Stafflink, Health Roster and/or ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently.
7. Ability to manage and handle controversial and emotive issues and information confidently and maintain a high level of professionalism with Senior Executives.
8. Demonstrated problem solving skills, including the ability to collaborate with others.

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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Green on *************@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0428 469 ***

Applications Close: 13th March 2024