Executive Assistant, Curran Professor in Heath Care of Older People

NSW Health; The Council of the Shire of Hornsby; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider is seeking a full-time Executive/Administration Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Curran Professor in Health Care of Older People. The position is for up to 12 months, offering competitive remuneration, and is located at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Candidates should have high-level Microsoft Office skills and the ability to manage resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage physical and financial resources.
• Experience working with little formal guidelines.
• High level ability with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Curran Professor.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Resource management

Ability to work under limited direction

Job description

Opportunity exists for the Executive/Administration Assistant for the Curran Chair in Health Care of Older People. The position is full-time 5 days per week Monday- Friday business hours, however applications will be considered for applicants available 5 days per week but requesting shorter hours (e.g. 6-7 hours per day).

The position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Curran Professor; the position is for up to 12-months and is reviewed on an annual basis.

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary until 23 October 2026 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5

Remuneration: $1458.95 - $1492.04 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible.

Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital

What You'll Be Doing

To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Curran Professor in Health Care of Older People.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Ability to manage physical and financial resources to ensure the delivery of services or the successful completion of a project.
• Work with little formal guidelines, usually under limited direction as to work priorities and the detailed conduct of the task.
• High level knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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For role related queries or questions contact Gwenyth Hickey on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 17 October 2025

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.