Executive Assistant

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

Barwon Health’s Aged Care Directorate is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and coordination support to the Director and senior aged care team. The role covers diary management, payroll and leave processes, rostering, reporting, and recruitment support.

This varied position suits an experienced administrator who thrives on coordinating multiple priorities and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to keep the Directorate running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an administrative or executive support role.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication across stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach with ability to identify problems and solutions.
• Professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and diary support to the Director and Facility Managers.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, reports, newsletters and correspondence.
• Support payroll, leave, rostering and pay-lock processes for senior aged care staff.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and orientation of new managers and staff.
• Coordinate resident and representative meetings, feedback and related correspondence.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, financial transactions and general office administration.
• Support the Administration Assistant through guidance, supervision and performance development.
• Work closely with Facility Managers, Payroll, People & Culture, Finance and other stakeholders.

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

Outlook

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Discretion

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate IV in Health Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Support senior Aged Care leaders in a varied and rewarding role
• Join a collaborative team and make a meaningful contribution to aged care
• Temporary Full Time (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO's, five weeks annual leave and salary packaging (long service leave)

Support senior Aged Care leaders in a varied and rewarding role

About the role

Join Barwon Health’s Aged Care Directorate as an Executive Assistant, providing high-level administrative and coordination support to the Director and senior aged care team.

You’ll play an important role in keeping the Directorate running smoothly, with responsibilities spanning diary and meeting coordination, payroll and leave processes, rostering, reporting and recruitment support.

This is a varied opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders, managing competing priorities and finding practical solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and diary support to the Director and Facility Managers
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, reports, newsletters and correspondence
• Support payroll, leave, rostering and pay-lock processes for senior aged care staff
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and orientation of new managers and staff
• Coordinate resident and representative meetings, feedback and related correspondence
• Process purchase orders, invoices, financial transactions and general office administration
• Support the Administration Assistant through guidance, supervision and performance development
• Work closely with Facility Managers, Payroll, People & Culture, Finance and other stakeholders

What we’re looking for

• Significant experience in a relevant administrative or executive support role
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication skills across a range of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify problems and find solutions
• Professionalism, integrity and a commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to the team
• Certificate IV in Health Administration or previous executive assistant experience is desirable
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and eligibility to work within relevant aged care requirements

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)