Executive Assistant at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

100956.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diary Management, Meeting Support, Documentation Coordination, Secretariat Support, Liaison, Time Management, Communication, Negotiation, Initiative, Detail Oriented, Professionalism, Responsiveness

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position Classification: Administrative Service Officer 5 (602536) Salary: $95,722 – $100,956 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Office of General Manager Closing Date: 20th April 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: The Executive Assistant (EA) is a key role in the support team for executives across North Canberra Hospital. In this role, the EA is responsible for providing a wide range of support and coordination to the Executive Director of Surgical Services, and their teams, including diary management and meeting support, documentation coordination and secretariat support as well as liaison with other executive offices, team members and consumers. To be successful in the role, the EA must be responsive professional, able to manage changing and competing priorities, be detail oriented, act with drive and initiative and have excellent time management, communication, liaison, and negotiation skills. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Katie McKenzie at katie.mcKenzie@act.gov.au #LI-DNI A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.

Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant provides extensive support and coordination to the Executive Director of Surgical Services and their teams at North Canberra Hospital. This includes managing diaries, supporting meetings, coordinating documentation, and providing secretariat services through liaison with various stakeholders.