Executive Assistant - Operations Manager/Director Of Nursing

Why You'll Love Working at Mater Mental Health Centre – Waratah

Join the Executive Support team at Mater Mental Health Centre, Waratah, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Operations Manager, Director of Nursing, and the wider Executive Leadership Team (ELT). As an Executive Assistant, you'll provide high-level executive and administrative support, managing complex diaries and correspondence, coordinating key communications, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of executive priorities.

Working within a well-established Executive Support team, you'll be part of a professional environment that values collaboration, initiative, and excellence. Reporting to the Operations Manager and Director of Nursing, you'll work closely with fellow Executive Assistants and senior leaders, with ongoing education, professional development, and career growth actively supported.

Located in the leafy suburb of Waratah, just minutes from Newcastle's vibrant city centre, Mater Mental Health Centre offers the ideal blend of professional opportunity and exceptional lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to stunning beaches, picturesque parks, a thriving café and dining scene, all while benefiting from excellent schools, healthcare, and convenient transport connections.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• Relevant administrative qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a similar executive support or administrative role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• A professional, respectful, and approachable manner, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and exercise sound judgement.
• The ability to work autonomously while thriving as a valued member of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of efficiency, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
   

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered. 
• Please note interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday 7th August 2026.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support. 
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description 
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca North on Rebecca.North@health.nsw.gov.au