Executive Assistant

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or Permanency 
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 5 (PN P70246)
Salary: $95,722.00 - $100,956.00 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Office of Network Professional Leadership
Closing Date: 27th November 2026
 

What can we offer you: 

About the Role:

Are you a highly organised professional who excels at supporting senior leaders and managing competing priorities?

Join the Office of Network Professional Leadership at Canberra Health Services as an Executive Assistant and play a critical role in supporting the effective operation of a busy executive office. Providing high-level administrative and secretariat support, you'll contribute to governance, decision-making and key business functions that enable senior leaders to deliver strategic outcomes across the organisation

Working closely with senior leaders and a broad range of stakeholders, you'll manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings and governance activities, prepare high-quality documentation, and ensure the smooth delivery of executive support services. Your ability to build strong working relationships, demonstrate sound judgement, and work independently will be key to your success in this role.

We're seeking a proactive and highly organised professional who can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering responsive, high-quality support, we'd love to hear from you

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to 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 Kim McNeilly on 02 5124 6214 or email at Kim.McNeilly@act.gov.au.

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