Job Description
Closes: 12 May 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 71097 - 02QCI
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Nic Stevenson on [email protected] or 0411XXXXXX
What can we offer you:
Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
Flexible working conditions.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Health Services Support Unit as an Executive Assistant.
The Executive Assistant provides high level administrative and organisational support to the Chief Executive, ensuring the effective operation of the executive office and enabling the Chief Executive to lead the organisation’s health priorities. The role acts as a trusted advisor and central coordination point, managing complex workflows, anticipating needs, and ensuring the Chief Executive is supported to make decisions.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, judgement and professionalism, the Executive Assistant is responsible for a wide range of support and coordination functions including diary management and meeting support, documentation coordination and secretariat support.
Reporting to the Senior Director, and as a key representative of the Chief Executive’s office, the Executive Assistant builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, other ACT Government agencies, health partners, and community representatives.
The position ensures that interactions with the Chief Executive are well-managed, purposeful, and aligned with organisational priorities, while upholding the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and service excellence.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 10 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
#LI-DNI
Career interest categories:
Administration and Governance
Leaders and Senior Management
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 71097 - 02QCI
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Nic Stevenson on [email protected] or 0411XXXXXX
What can we offer you:
Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
Flexible working conditions.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Health Services Support Unit as an Executive Assistant.
The Executive Assistant provides high level administrative and organisational support to the Chief Executive, ensuring the effective operation of the executive office and enabling the Chief Executive to lead the organisation’s health priorities. The role acts as a trusted advisor and central coordination point, managing complex workflows, anticipating needs, and ensuring the Chief Executive is supported to make decisions.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, judgement and professionalism, the Executive Assistant is responsible for a wide range of support and coordination functions including diary management and meeting support, documentation coordination and secretariat support.
Reporting to the Senior Director, and as a key representative of the Chief Executive’s office, the Executive Assistant builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, other ACT Government agencies, health partners, and community representatives.
The position ensures that interactions with the Chief Executive are well-managed, purposeful, and aligned with organisational priorities, while upholding the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and service excellence.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 10 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
#LI-DNI
Career interest categories:
Administration and Governance
Leaders and Senior Management
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Executive Assistant - Health Services Support Unit position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
