? Lead executive coordination in a complex mental health environment

? Partner with senior leaders across Western Sydney Mental Health Services

? Support innovation, governance and service excellence across NSW’s largest mental health service

Manage priorities, coordinate executive governance and build strong stakeholder partnerships supporting high-level mental health services.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $91,326 – $121,497 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)

Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at historic Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta, NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health facility. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and executive support teams in a dynamic environment focused on innovation, collaboration and high-quality care.

- Support Mental Health Services delivering primary to tertiary care across local and broader communities

- Be part of a workplace committed to professional growth through WSLHD’s CORE Values — Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

- Work within a diverse and complex mental health service setting where no two days are the same

- Be connected to the development of the major Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead

- Build relationships across Directors, senior managers, Executive Assistants and administrative teams

What you'll be doing

As Executive Assistant to the General Manager, Mental Health Services, you’ll provide high-level executive, administrative and governance support, helping coordinate priorities and keep critical business activities moving.

- Proactively manage complex diaries, competing priorities, appointments and time-critical commitments

- Coordinate executive workflows, reporting, correspondence, governance documentation, action registers and deadlines

- Prepare and coordinate high-quality correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing papers, agendas and meeting minutes

- Manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, sound judgement and initiative, escalating risks and emerging issues when required





- Coordinate executive meetings, stakeholder communication, travel and logistics while supporting projects and organisational priorities

Why join us?

At WSLHD, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of Western Sydney communities while developing your career in one of NSW’s most diverse and cutting-edge health services.

If you’re an experienced executive support professional with exceptional organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a team where your expertise helps enable better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive, governance and administrative support to a senior executive within a complex organisation, preferably within NSW Health or a similarly large and multifaceted setting, including the coordination of executive correspondence, reporting, meetings and business operations.

2. Highly developed planning, prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, coordinate complex executive calendars, anticipate requirements, meet critical deadlines and optimise the effective use of executive time.

3. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate and timely correspondence, reports, briefing papers, meeting papers and minutes, and build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

4. Managing competing priorities and deadlines in a complex executive support environment, establishing productive relationships with senior executives, managers, staff,



executive support teams and external stakeholders while managing competing expectations in a professional manner.

5. Proven ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative and discretion, including managing sensitive and confidential matters, identifying emerging issues, evaluating risks and determining appropriate escalation pathways.

6. Demonstrated knowledge and application of governance, records management and administrative processes, including the coordination of actions, monitoring of compliance requirements and support of organisational accountability frameworks.

7. Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, executive meetings, committees and organisational initiatives, including the preparation of agendas and papers, minute taking, action tracking and supporting the delivery of agreed outcomes within required timeframes.

8. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic information and records management systems, with the ability to utilise technology to improve business processes, information management and executive support services and Desirable Drivers License.

Requisition ID: REQ692416

Applications Close: 5th October 2026

Need more information ?

- Find out more about applying for this position.

- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

- For inquiries about the role, contact Juanita Taylor, General Manager on [email protected] or 0408 591 996.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

📌 Executive Assistant – Office of the General Manager, Mental Health Service (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia