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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary ASO-3   $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 30 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join our dynamic Nursing Leadership team within the Surgical Program. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level administrative support to the Senior Nursing Leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of operations. You will be responsible for preparing and drafting key documents, including reports, meeting agendas, minutes, and briefing notes. Your strong communication skills will be essential in managing internal and external relationships, acting as a point of contact for stakeholders, and assisting with the resolution of complex and sensitive matters.

In addition to your administrative duties, you will play an integral part in supporting the team with project work, minor research, data collection and analysis. You’ll also coordinate the team’s schedules, ensuring seamless and efficient operations across all aspects of the Surgical Program. If you're a detail-oriented, adaptable professional with a passion for supporting leadership in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and leadership in the surgical nursing sector.

About You

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a high level of professionalism and expertise.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage confidential matters with integrity and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and work independently.
• Experienced in providing administrative support to senior leadership, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and compiling reports.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 886202

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 3 January 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 886202 RD Executive Assistant to Surgical Nursing Leads.pdf

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