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Executive Assistant - ACT Pathology

CompanyACT Health
LocationCity of Edinburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
About The Company
Canberra Health Services aims to deliver the best health care and health related services in Canberra on behalf of ACT Government. We are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care through our hospitals and community-based services. We run three public hospitals, Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. We provide care to more than 500 000 people through a range of services including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women’s and children’s services, paediatrics and pathology. Our services also include Community Health Centres for general and specialist health care, and Walk-in Centres for free treatment of minor illness or injuries. We are fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. House Rules: Any offensive comments/behaviour, bullying and spamming will be removed. See our social media guidelines here: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/social-media-guidelines
About the Role

 

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 26500)
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: ACT Pathology
Closing Date: 9th September 2026
 

 

What can we offer you: 


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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. 

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions. 

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

 

 

About the Role:


Are you a highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting senior leaders to achieve great outcomes? Join ACT Pathology and play a key role in keeping our executive operations running smoothly.

 

 

This integral role will have you working directly supporting the Executive Director and provide further administrative assistance to the senior leadership within ACT Pathology. The role will have you working in a dynamic environment with each day being different including exposure to broad range of tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.

 

 

To be successful you will be a consummate professional, be confident in a fast-paced work environment, be adaptable and responsive, be able to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding of situations and subject matter and cultivate productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role, along with excellent administrative and strong communication skills, and can manage changing priorities.

 

 

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.

 

 

To Apply: 


Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

 

 

***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 Derek Figurski at (02) 5124 6913 or at Derek.Figurski@act.gov.au. 

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Key Skills
Administrative supportExecutive supportCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsStakeholder managementTime managementAdaptabilityProblem solvingProfessionalism
Categories
AdministrativeHealthcareGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Salary packagingFlexible working conditionsEmployee assistance programOnsite physiotherapistsOnsite cafesStaff cafeteriaPharmacyGift shop
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and senior leadership team within ACT Pathology. Ensure smooth executive operations by managing daily tasks, meeting deadlines, and fostering productive stakeholder relationships.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
A$102,657 - A$116,592
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
2128
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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