Executive Support Officer

Targeted Questions:

1. The role directly supports the Secretary by providing high level executive and administration support in a demanding and fast paced work environment. Describe a situation when you have introduced a new practice or technology to improve the efficiencies of your work in supporting a senior executive.   
2. As the primary point of contact for the Secretary, the Executive Support Officer regularly engages with senior level executives and external stakeholders on behalf of the Secretary. Provide an example that showcases how you negotiate, problem solve, and prioritise when working with a wide range of stakeholders with varied and/or conflicting requests.

The Office of the Secretary supports the Secretary, NSW Health in her responsibilities to the NSW health system and the patients and people of NSW. The Office of the Secretary leads the delivery of key projects and system reforms as directed by the Secretary, and plays a pivotal role in effective issues management of high profile cross divisional issues. The Office of the Secretary also leads the reporting functions aligned with the strategic priorities of NSW Health, and the NSW Government more broadly. This includes providing strategic executive support for sector leadership meetings and briefings for the Minister for Health and the Minister for Mental Health.

At NSW Health, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our business and are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities of NSW.

1. All applicants must attach a response to the two targeted questions (1-2 pages) and your CV.
2. Please note that you cannot apply for this role using iworkfornsw, please click here to access the advert through the Health Career Portal.
3. For further information please call Kate Tinkler on 0419 583 916 or email ktinkler@omerapartners.com

Please note that previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday, 7 June, 2020