Executive Assistant to the General Manager - Griffith

Requisition Number: REQ662131 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Hours per week: 38 Classification: Administration Officer – Level 6 Location: Griffith Base Hospital Remuneration: $83,554.59 – $85,530.07 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Applications Close: Midnight, 5 June 2026 Are you a highly organised and proactive professional looking to support senior leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment? About the Opportunity We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the General Manager to join our team at Murrumbidgee Local Health District. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality organisational and administrative support to the General Manager, working independently with minimal supervision in a quick-paced executive setting. Professionalism, confidentiality and exceptional communication skills are essential, as you will interact with staff at all levels, manage competing priorities and serve as a key point of contact for the GM’s office. Key responsibilities include
- Coordinating correspondence and briefings within variable deadlines, maintaining efficient document management and filing systems
- Managing the GM’s diary, travel arrangements and events hosted by the health service
- Reviewing incoming and outgoing mail, prioritising for appropriate action and applying efficient tracking systems
- Drafting, amending and editing presentations, letters, briefings, interdepartmental submissions and other correspondence
- Preparing notices, agendas, meeting papers, minutes and reports, and providing secretarial support at meetings
- Arranging and managing appointments and meetings on behalf of the GM, keeping the GM informed of all arrangements including external visitors
- Coordinating responses to queries from the Minister’s Office, Director Operations, other MLHD directorates, external organisations and the general public
- Ensuring timely processing of VMO accounts and appropriate allocation of fleet vehicles To find out more, please review the Position Description. About You Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative and secretarial support at a senior level, with a proven capacity to operate in an environment requiring strict confidentiality
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight timeframes and manage competing demands
- Expert written and verbal communication skills, including well-developed writing, interpersonal and liaison skills, with the ability to problem solve, negotiate and use discretion
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and graphics) and network-based applications
- Demonstrated ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities in a multidisciplinary work environment
- Proven capacity to work independently, exercise initiative and judgement, and contribute effectively within a team
- Vaccination Category B compliance
- A commitment to MLHD’s CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment Why Join MLHD? At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. How to Apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Garlick on . MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. . Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qfi66