AddressWelcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development
The Position
St John of God Bunbury Hospital located in the south west of Western Australia, is regarded as one of the finest private hospitals outside the metropolitan area.
With 145 beds and more than 330 highly qualified medical practitioners, our health care facility caters for a variety of medical and surgical admissions, palliative care, maternity services, plus allied health and community-based services.
We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our Executive Team in the role of Personal Assistant. In this role you will provide a high standard of administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and the Director of Medical Services.
The successful applicant for this permanent position will work 60.8 hours per fortnight (0.8FTE). You will enjoy flexible working arrangements and a four day working week as part of our friendly and welcoming team.
If you are a collaborative and committed administrator, who is passionate about contributing to an exceptional workplace, we would love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will have:
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Demonstrated experience in a comparable PA or senior secretarial role supporting managerial/executive level roles.
- Ability to complete work accurately under pressure.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Executive, Managers, caregivers, the public and other external stakeholders in a courteous manner whilst conveying a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated written communication skills including proven ability to prepare meeting agendas and minutes, draft letters, memos, standard reports and other correspondence on behalf of Executives.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
- Strong ability to organize, prioritise and use initiative.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, email and the Internet, with accurate and efficient typing, computer, document control and data entry and the ability to display documentation in a professional manner.
The Benefits:
- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Flexible work options
- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Free Parking
- Employee Assistance Program
All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Please address any enquiries about the position to Kym Cockin, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, on (08) 9722 1605.
Applications close Sunday 9th October 2022
Previous applicants need not apply
