Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8869

- Employment Type: Part-Time (72 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: Admin Grade 2 (commensurate with experience) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Directors of Nursing & Midwifery and, where possible, the Assistant Director of Nursing & Midwifery team. You will provide high-level administrative and coordination support, manage competing priorities and help senior nursing leaders deliver their strategic, professional and operational responsibilities.

This role is more than traditional administration. It is an opportunity to become a trusted partner to senior leaders, anticipating needs, solving problems and contributing to key workforce, governance and service initiatives. Through your professionalism, attention to detail and collaborative approach, you will support nursing and midwifery excellence and help Western Health deliver Best Care.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide high-level executive and administrative support, including proactive diary management, correspondence, travel coordination and forward planning.
- Coordinate meetings and programs, including agendas, minutes, actions, venue arrangements, catering and technology requirements.
- Prepare professional reports, presentations, spreadsheets, project documentation and internal communications.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, workforce administration and maintenance of accurate records and reporting.
- Work collaboratively with the Nursing & Midwifery administrative team to support Directorate priorities across Western Health sites

- Experience in an executive support, administration or coordination role, supported by relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience.
- Excellent organisational skills,



attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a genuine commitment to teamwork and customer service.
- Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- A proactive mindset, curiosity to learn, and the confidence to take initiative, solve problems and continuously develop your skills.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact.



We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a team-oriented, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 17 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kellie Tyson on .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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📌 Personal Assistant - Directors of Nursing & Midwifery (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne