Job Description
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
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Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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Executive Assistant – Chief People & Communications Officer
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12 month Parental leave contract | Commence December ****
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Close to public transport | Salary Packaging | Hybrid working arrangements
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Supporting Chief People & Communications Officer and senior leaders
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Support the Chief People & Communications Officer and Executive Office in this varied Executive Assistant role, providing high-level administrative and coordination support across the People, Culture & Communications portfolio.
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Working closely with senior leaders and a range of stakeholders, you will manage complex and confidential matters, coordinate Executive Committees, prepare presentations and papers, and contribute to organisational communications and relationship management.
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This is a role for an experienced EA who enjoys working in a fast‐paced environment, managing competing priorities and using initiative to support senior leaders and improve how the Executive Office operates.
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Key Accountabilities
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Provide high‐level executive support to senior People & Communications leaders
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Manage complex diaries, meetings, competing priorities and forward planning
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Coordinate committees, projects, agendas, papers and minutes
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Prepare presentations, reports and confidential correspondence
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Support communications, stakeholder engagement and key events
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Manage administrative tasks, records and databases with accuracy and discretion
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Build effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders
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Support the Executive Assistant team and identify process improvements
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About You
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You're an experienced Executive Assistant who is organised, proactive and confident working in a complex environment. You anticipate what's needed, bring sound judgement to competing priorities and build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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You'll Bring
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Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders and committees.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Sound judgement, discretion and a high level of professionalism.
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A proactive approach to problem solving and improving processes.
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The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across diverse teams.
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Benefits Of Working At RMH
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Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
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Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
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Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values‐led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
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Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
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World‐Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
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Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full‐time staff (role/EBA dependent).
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Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
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The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe setting as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self‐determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
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RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.
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As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Executive Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Victoria