Executive Assistant
Location: Central Office - Shenton Park
Unit/Division: Central Office -> Office of the Chief Executive
This is a recruitment for one (1) full-time Permanent Appointment, available for an immediate start. This position is located in Shenton Park, Perth.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Position Profile: We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of Executive Assistant. This dynamic position provides confidential high-level executive support to the Chief Executive of WA Country Health Service (WACHS) to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of an administrative and executive support function, including providing leadership to staff in similar roles across the organisation.
The successful applicant for this role will be required to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities within tight deadlines, as well as the ability to work flexible hours where required to meet these deadlines and ensure coverage of key meetings.
Ideally, the successful applicant will have previously provided Executive level support to a Chief Executive Officer or similar Executive position in a large and complex organisation.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and, as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R, and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and youth (24 years of age and under).
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services, and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Access to generous salary packaging arrangementsProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesSelection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Brooke van Blommestein on 0419 796 811.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to: Write a 2-3 page statement addressing the selection criteria; andProvide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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