Executive Assistant (Administrative Officer Level 6) - Neuropathology

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Paid Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Meal Entertainment Allowance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition/wellness support

Job summary

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital’s Neuropathology Department seeks an Administrative Officer Level 6 to deliver high-level secretarial and administration support. You will assist the Head of Department, ensure top-tier service delivery, and manage records and business processes efficiently.

Ideal candidates will coordinate TESL and official travel, multitask across priorities, and draft briefs and correspondence with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating TESL and Official Travel arrangements.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multitask, managing multiple and competing priorities effectively.
• Experience drafting briefs and correspondence.
• Available to work Monday to Friday during standard business hours.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Neuropathology Department head.
• Ensure a high standard of service delivery and effective resource management.
• Maintain records management and ensure efficient business processes.

Skills

Travel coordination

Multitasking

Brief drafting

Availability

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to October 2027

Position Classification

Administrative Officer Level 6

Remuneration

$1,665.36 - $1,704.75 per week + Superannuation

Location

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID

REQ696680

About The Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

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.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

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

Benefits and Perks!

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees, plus an additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.
• Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading.
• Maximise your earnings with Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing, and a Meal Entertainment Allowance. Learn more through SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.
• Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.
• Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.

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

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.

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Applications Close

14 October 2026

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