Executive Assistant to Director of Finance

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 days off per year

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

SESLHD is seeking a Health Manager Level 1 to provide top-tier administrative support to the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance, with a focus on confidential handling of sensitive issues and efficient coordination of district finance activities.

You will assist reporting managers, service committees, and prepare complex correspondence and reports while maintaining high standards of professionalism and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level admin support to senior executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload with competing priorities.
• Discretion handling confidential and emotive issues.
• Experience servicing Committees, preparing agendas and minutes.
• Experience in drafting complex correspondence and reports.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across teams.
• Advanced computing skills including Word, Excel and CMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance.
• Assist other reporting Managers in the District Finance team.
• Prepare complex agendas and minutes for committees.
• Draft complex correspondence and reports with quality assurance.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues professionally.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organisation

Confidentiality

Committee minutes

Reports preparation

Teamwork

Advanced computing

Tools

Word

Excel

TRIM/HPE CMS

NSW Health Recruitment Systems

Stafflink

Maximo

Email technology

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2028

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Application Close: Sunday 11 October 2026

Where you'd be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The Role

To provide a high level administrative and secretarial support to the Director of Finance, and Deputy Director of Finance and also assist other direct reporting Manager's of the District Finance team.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in providing a high calibre of administrative support to Senior Executive in a large and complex organisation.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise a high level workload with competing priorities in a professional manner.
• Ability to confidentially and sensitively handle controversial and emotive issues.
• Experience in servicing Committees, including preparation of complex agendas and minute taking.
• Experience in the preparation of complex correspondence and reports, including quality assurance.
• Demonstrated capacity for effective teamwork.
• Advanced computing skills, including the Microsoft suite of programs particularly Word and Excel, Internet/Intranet, TRIM/HPE Content Management System, NSW Health Recruitment Systems, Stafflink, Maximo and email technology.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Angela Davey on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website