Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 9 February 2029
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 87813 - 116824
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ663367
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 25 June 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The Executive Assistant provides support and assistance to the Director and Directorate as well as broader Executive services.
Services are provided in communication, customer service, office management, project management, travel & conferences and specific functions related to the Director's portfolio.
Effective management of the administrative aspects to support both the Director and directorate overall by ensuring that timely and accurate information is provided to support the Director.
Collaborating with the other Executive Assistants in ensuring that the overall executive services are maintained and supported to a high level.
Gathering relevant information in a timely fashion to enable responses to matters to be drafted for Director's consideration, which may include briefings, correspondence to internal and external stakeholders and all-user communication internally.
Participating in group discussions to ensure that the executive services team meet the needs of the executive.
Ensuring that timely communication around issues pertinent to the directorate and the Network are issued and received to inform responses to correspondence.
Provide high level and proactive support to the Directorate committees, including the preparation of agenda and meeting papers as well as minute taking and follow up of post meeting actions.
Support the Director with appropriate and timely preparation of documentation and reports to meet regulatory requirements.
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Demonstrated success in delivering high level support services to Executive staff and demonstrated experience in project management.
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Demonstrated experience in the development of written communication, including briefings, letters, and email for a wide and varied audience, using information from multiple sources.
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Demonstrated highly developed communication skills (written and oral) with an ability to interact with people at all levels.
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Demonstrated ability to show initiative and use sound judgment and work collaboratively and as part of a team as well as independently
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Demonstrated ability to manage a high workload, prioritise tasks whilst under sustained pressure, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
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Demonstrated ability in meeting preparation, organisation and minute taking as well as following up on actions arising to ensure that they are responded to in a timely fashion
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Proficient use of equipment and software such as MS Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, calendar, tasks), and understanding of TRIM (record management software).
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Demonstrated ability to demonstrate initiative in being self-directed to undertake tasks for the directorate and executive
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Bart Cavalletto on
[email protected]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
[email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
