Correspondence Officer

NSW Health; Sutherland Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Program

Private health insurance discount

Up to 12 days off per year

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is seeking a motivated Correspondence Officer to support the Chief Executive by managing briefings, correspondence and ministerial requests with precision and timeliness.

You will review, draft, and quality assure routine ministerial responses, coordinate requests, monitor progress, and ensure letters are issued on time within a collaborative Executive Services team.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• This role supports the Chief Executive through timely management of briefings and correspondence.

Skills

Writing & editing

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you motivated to use your writing and organisational skills to support the running of a health district?

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled team member to join the Executive Services team in the Office of the Chief Executive on a permanent, full-time basis.

What you'll be doing

As a Correspondence Officer, you will be supporting the Chief Executive through the timely and efficient management of briefings, correspondence and ministerial requests.
Working as part of a collaborative Executive Services team, you will review and quality assure briefings and letters, draft routine and non-complex ministerial responses, coordinate requests, monitor progress, and ensure signed correspondence is issued on time.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders while contributing to the effective operation of a large organisation.

Who we are looking for

This role will suit someone with strong writing and editing skills, who enjoys applying their organisational skills and has good attention to deal. The role will involve working independently on your own tasks, with guidance, support and collaboration with the team.

The office can be fast-paced at times, with strict deadlines to meet, and will fit someone who can prioritise their workload well and who brings a flexible approach to their work. In return, you will learn about how a health district functions at a high level and have opportunities to learn from staff across the organisation.

Prior experience in health or government roles is not essential, however the role will suit someone who is a quick learner and can adapt to the systems and processes we use in our organisation.

Detailed training and support will be provided to assist the successful applicant to learn the various tasks involved in the role.

Work hours and location

This role is a permanent, full-time position, working 38 hours per week during business hours, Monday to Friday. There is some flexibility with the start and finish time for the role.

The role is based across two locations, Sutherland Hospital in Caringbah and Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital in the Sydney CBD. The role will work across both locations through the week.

The role is primarily based in the office, but there are also opportunities to work remotely.

The role is available now for an immediate start.

About our Organisation

SESLHD is part of NSW Health. SESLHD manages a wide range of health services, such as hospitals, child and family health centres, community health centres, mental health and sexual health services. SESLHD delivers services across the south-eastern region of Sydney, from the Central Business District in the north, to the Royal National Park in the south.

The vision for SESLHD is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with aFitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  

OurCORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website