Business Support Officer, Business Coordination Unit, Health Protection NSW

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $84,436 – 112,331 plus superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ580230

Closing Date: Tuesday 10 June 2025 (11:59PM)

This position is open to internal NSW Health permanent employees, or temporary employees who have been employed as part of a merit-based selection process for more than 3 months.  

To apply, you must sign in using your Stafflink ID. 

Health Protection NSW (HPNSW) is looking for an experienced administrative/business support officer to join our Business Coordination Unit for a short-term opportunity of 3 months.

HPNSW works closely with NSW public health units in preventing, reducing, and controlling communicable diseases and environmental health risks, and improving health equity in NSW through targeted and long-term programs.

The Business Coordination Unit provides strategic advice and corporate governance support. The Unit coordinates central business processes across HPNSW, including finance and human resources, and provides high-level support to HPNSW meetings.

About the role:

The business support officer plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of administrative and business operations across HPNSW. They are the backbone that allows our Business Coordination Unit and our health protection senior leaders to be proficient and organised.

The Health Manager level 1 salary ranges from $84,436 to $112,331 plus superannuation, with a 38-hour work week.

What you’ll be doing

The role:

• supports executive level HPNSW and NSW-wide meetings, taking the lead in providing secretariat support, meeting and calendar management, working alongside the Manager Business Coordination Unit and Executive Director
• works closely with other administrative support officers across HPNSW, providing cover when needed. This includes covering for the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
• provides financial administrative support services, coordinates cross-branch administrative practices/processes and complies with records management practices
• organises and coordinates travel bookings and undertakes quality checks for eApproval requests

About you:

Are you organised, motivated and able to multi-task? Do you have demonstrated meeting management and secretariat skills? Are you great with calendar management and looking for an opportunity to shine with your MS Teams and SharePoint knowledge? Are you proficient in eApproval, Content Manager and records management practices?

If this sound like you, we’d love to hear all about your experience and provide you with an opportunity to learn about heath protection in a supportive and friendly environment.

How to apply

Both at the NSW Ministry of Health and within the Health System Support Group we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome to bring their whole selves to work.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND explain your interest and motivation in applying for this role, highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Jo-Ann Cuneo at joann.cuneo@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ580230.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Tuesday 10 June 2025 (11:59PM)