SA Health
Job reference: 872876
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO-3 $67,589 - $72,033 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 12 months

About the Role
As the Executive Assistant to the Medical Lead(s) in Surgery, you will be at the heart of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing invaluable administrative and secretarial support. Your role will involve offering proactive advice, handling sensitive and complex matters, and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives by preparing and drafting reports, briefing notes, and managing key communications to ensure the smooth operation of the Surgery department.
Your expertise in organisation and problem-solving will be crucial as you manage multiple priorities, conduct minor research, and contribute to various projects. With a focus on data collection and analysis, you'll play a vital role in helping the Medical Lead(s) make informed decisions. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting healthcare professionals in making a real difference.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our team. To succeed in this role, you will bring the following qualities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle confidential matters with integrity and discretion while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong experience in providing secretarial support, including minute-taking, agenda preparation, and handling complex correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, adapt to change, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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: 872876
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 20 December 2024
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
872876 RD Executive Assistant.pdf
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Flexibility Statement
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.