Executive Assistant

ACT Health; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working conditions

Salary packaging options

Job summary

ACT Health's Canberra Health Services invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at The Canberra Hospital, Garran, in a hybrid work setting.

You will provide high-level administrative, coordination and governance support, partnering with the Senior Director and Executive Officer to ensure the efficient operation of the DCEO Office and alignment with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, coordination and governance support for the DCEO Office.
• Support leadership and strategic priorities in a fast-paced executive environment.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director and Executive Officer to ensure efficient operations and governance processes.

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 5 (PN 72489)

Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 (Plus 12.5% Super)

Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran, Hybrid

Section: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

What can we offer you:

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.

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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

About the Role:

As the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the leadership and strategic priorities of Canberra Health Services. Working within a fast-paced executive environment, you will provide high-level administrative, coordination and governance support, partnering closely with the Senior Director and Executive Officer to ensure the efficient operation of the DCEO Office.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to key organisational initiatives, stakeholder engagement activities and executive decision-making processes that support the delivery of quality healthcare services across the ACT.

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 Madeline Bartlett at ***************@act.gov.au.