Executive Assistant - Director of Primary and Preventative Health

Western District Health Service; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Executive Assistant to support the Director of Primary and Preventative Health. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare. You will be responsible for providing essential executive support, managing governance tasks, and ensuring smooth operations within the department. Join a workplace that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration while enjoying a balanced work/life environment in the vibrant Greater Hamilton region. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful healthcare initiatives and grow your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting senior administrative roles is required.
• Formal qualifications in business administration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support.
• Manage the Director’s calendar and prepare meeting documents.

Skills

Advanced Computer Skills

Governance Support

Risk Management

Policy Development

Calendar Management

Education

Formal Qualifications in Business Administration

Job description

Executive Assistant To Director Of Primary And Preventative Health

Classification: HS2

Hourly rate: $33.7894 plus 11.5% Superannuation

Permanent Part Time: 64 hours per fortnight

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS), we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred, high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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The Greater Hamilton region offers rich lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career, and enjoy a great work/life balance. Find out more at visit Hamilton.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who uphold our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy.

About The Role

The Primary and Preventative Health (PPH) division is seeking an experienced individual for the role of Executive Assistant to the Director of Primary Preventative Health.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a professional Executive Assistant to join our organization. Reporting directly to the Director, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support.

Your responsibilities will include providing executive support through tasks related to governance, risk management, policy development and review, business plans, submissions, and special projects. Additional duties involve managing the Director’s calendar, preparing agendas, minutes, meeting papers, and correspondence.

Formal qualifications in business administration and/or extensive experience supporting senior administrative roles, along with advanced computer skills, are required.

For further details, please see the position description.

Application Details

Closing Date: Saturday, 17 May 2025

Preferred Interview Date: Week commencing Tuesday, 20 May 2025

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, additional checks such as a Working with Children Check, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required. All successful applicants must comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultural safety, inclusion, and empowerment of Indigenous peoples, Torres Strait Islander communities, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

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