Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Aeromedical Operations
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time), 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Snr Admin Off Gde 1
Closing Date: 05 June 2025
Our Vision
Excellence in care
Join NSW Ambulance as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Aeromedical Operations.
We have an opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to join the team at NSW Ambulance. Someone who is comfortable working in an environment of confidentiality, highly organised and has exceptional communication skills.
ABOUT NSW AMBULANCE
NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Hear what it’s like to work for NSW Ambulance
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Permanent employment, providing job security and stability
ABOUT THE ROLE
Provide confidential executive support, administrative, secretarial and related support services to the Executive Director of Aeromedical Operations and contribute to the efficient overall functioning of their office.
Please refer to the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.
ABOUT YOU
Ability to rapidly adapt to changing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Adept organisation and time management
Strong attention to detail under pressure
Anticipate the needs of the Executive Director
Independently review, prioritise, and escalate emails
Essential criteria to apply
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an EA role
Experience working as an EA to an Executive Director
HOW TO APPLY
Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.
Question 1:
Provide an example of how you manage competing priorities. What processes and strategies do you employ to ensure deadlines are achieved and accountability is demonstrated?
Question 2:
Provide an example when you were asked by a stakeholder to urgently action something but, as it related to a sensitive matter, you weren’t sure if you had the authority to do so. What action did you take, how did you manage the stakeholders’ expectations, and what was the outcome?
If you’d like to discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Lawrence Vincent:
E: lawrence.vincent@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.
