Address- Based in Wodonga
- Full Time or Part Time Permanent (0.9-1.0 EFT)
- Career growth and development opportunities
ABOUT US
Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and well-being services to individuals, families and communities across North East Victoria and parts of southern New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Gateway Health is seeking a proactive and experienced Executive Assistant (EA) to work in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is pivotal in supporting both the CEO and the Board to help achieve the strategic and operational objectives of the organisation.
This is an exciting role that will be responsible for providing outstanding, high-level support to the CEO and Board which will involve:
- Providing a positive first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Preparation of correspondence, minutes, and papers
- Providing secretariat support to board committees
- Providing effective, efficient, and confidential administrative services
- Diary management and records management.
- Attend meetings and take minutes as needed.
- Assist with special projects and events as needed.
- Manage expenses and prepare expense reports.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
You will work closely with the CEO to prioritise commitments, coordinate timely responses to requests, and following through on issues to successful resolution.
ABOUT YOU
As someone with exceptional relationship building skills you will be able to work with a diverse team who value your individual contribution. The successful candidate will require a strict commitment to confidentiality, self-motivation and will work well with stakeholders to understand their needs, managing business priorities and time frames, whilst maintaining strong relationships.
You have worked in a professional culture where you have demonstrated having to be adaptive and a problem solver and have high emotional intelligence along with:
- Prior experience supporting at a senior level in a similar environment.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
REMUNERATION
Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
Classification Level 3
GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE
Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.
GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS
- Work within a supportive team environment
- Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
- Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
- Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
- Free car parking
- Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
- Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
- Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
- Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
- Access to annual vaccination program
- Discounted Health Insurance
- A suite of employee reward and recognition programs
For a confidential chat about the position please contact Trent Dean at ***@gatewayhealth.org.au
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 12th May 2024
Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:
- Criminal History Check
- Working With Children Check
- Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
