Executive Assistant

Central Adelaide Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Paid leave

Health & wellbeing perks

Career development

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for an Executive Assistant within the Surgery Program. You’ll provide trusted high-level administrative support to Medical Directors, prepare key documents, and coordinate stakeholders while resolving complex matters with confidence.

Key duties include supporting Medical Directors, organising meetings (agendas, minutes, actions), and liaising with staff, agencies and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive or senior secretarial support.
• Ability to manage committees, meetings, minutes and itineraries.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to Medical Directors.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and action items.
• Liaise with staff, agencies and external stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing key documents and resolving sensitive matters.

Skills

Executive support

Meeting coordination

MS Office suite

Confidentiality & deadlines

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job no: ******
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Surgery Program
• ASO3 $74,095 to $78,694 p.a. + super + salary packaging

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare - for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

Join CALHN’s Surgery Program as an Executive Assistant and provide trusted support to Medical Directors. You’ll manage high-level admin, prepare key documents, coordinate stakeholders and help resolve complex and sensitive matters with confidence.

• Support Medical Directors with proactive executive assistance
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and action items
• Liaise with staff, agencies and external stakeholders

About You

You are a discreet, organised and adaptable professional who thrives in a busy executive environment and communicates with confidence.

• Bring executive or senior secretarial support experience
• Manage committees, meetings, minutes and itineraries
• Use Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint confidently
• Analyse issues, protect confidentiality and meet deadlines

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required ****** Executive Assistant - Surgery Program - ASO3 - RD.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Margo Kasmeris, Office Manager, Surgery Program

Phone: ***********

E-mail: ****************************

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position

Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time