Executive Assistant (Administrative Officer Level 6) - Neuropathology

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Day Off (ADO)

Paid parental leave

Annual leave loading

Additional public holiday

Job summary

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, part of Sydney Local Health District, is seeking an Administrative Assistant on a temporary full-time basis until October 2027. The role reports to the Head of the Neuropathology Department and supports high-level secretarial and administration tasks to ensure efficient department operations.

The ideal candidate will coordinate TESL and official travel, draft briefs and correspondence, and deliver excellent service as the first point of contact for the department.

Qualifications

• TESL coordination experience.
• Experience drafting briefs and correspondence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level secretarial and administration support to the Neuropathology Department, ensuring service delivery and records management.
• Maintain effective resource management and efficient business processes within the department.
• Coordinate TESL and Official Travel arrangements and act as first point of contact for calls and inquiries.

Skills

TESL coordination

Official Travel

Brief drafting

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to October 2027

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ684478

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About The Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible to the Head of the Neuropathology Department RPAH for the provision of high level secretarial and administration support to the Department. The incumbent will ensure a high standard of service delivery, effective resource management, compliance with the specialty regulations, records management and effective and efficient operation of the business processes of the Neuropathology Service.

This position will be working Monday to Friday, during regular day time business hours.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience coordinating TESL and Official Travel arrangements.
• Experience drafting briefs and correspondence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as this role will be the first point of contact for calls and enquiries to the department.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multitask, managing multiple and competing priorities effectively.

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES WITH 12 MONTHS CONTINUOUS SERVICE WITH NSW HEALTH ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close: 1 September 2026

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