Manager, Executive Support Unit
Manager, Executive Support Unit
Lead high-impact executive communications at District level
Shape strategic liaison with Ministers and NSW Health
Drive quality systems and uplift capability across the District
Manage a high-performing executive support function, shaping ministerial communications and strengthening strategic decision-making across the District.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Join the Office of the Chief Executive at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s leading health precincts. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-trust environment committed to excellence, innovation and service to the community.
Work at the heart of senior decision-making within a major teaching hospital
Engage with diverse stakeholders across NSW Health
Join a supportive team that values integrity, learning and continuous improvement
Thrive in a culture driven by CORE values and professional respect
Play a critical role in shaping responsive, high-quality public health services
What you'll be doing
As the Manager Executive Support Unit, you will lead a specialised team delivering high-level correspondence, ministerial briefs and strategic advisory services for the Chief Executive. You will oversee quality assurance, stakeholder engagement and emerging issue identification to ensure the District’s communications are accurate, timely and aligned with strategic priorities.
Lead and quality-assure complex briefings, reports and correspondence for executive and ministerial audiences
Provide expert advice on ministerials, parliamentary items and strategic communications
Oversee escalation, resolution and finalisation of urgent or overdue matters
Identify emerging trends or risks from incoming requests and escalate appropriately
Build capability District-wide through mentoring, training and governance of quality systems
Ready to make an impact?
Join NSW Health and be part of shaping healthier futures for our community. Apply now to contribute your leadership, judgement and expertise to a role with real purpose and influence.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in a management role in an executive support unit or similar environment.
Highly developed written communication skills, including an ability to independently prepare and edit a wide range of documents (written communication) and to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Knowledge of and experience in preparing responses for signature in matters concerning parliamentary items, briefings, house notes, ministerials, visit/function briefs, complaints and general correspondence from various stakeholders.
Proven team leadership and management skills with the demonstrated ability to manage a team including development of staff workplans, setting team priorities, training, developing and motivating the team.
Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues, problem solving, formulating new approaches and implementing comprehensive change programs and improvement strategies, including the ability to develop and monitor outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work within extremely short timeframes on sensitive and complex matters.
Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, legislation, standards, policies, procedures, and government processes relevant to WSLHD and recommend courses of action.
Requisition ID: REQ621015
Applications Close: 30 November 2025
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For inquiries about the role, contact Tiffany Sly on tiffany.sly@health.nsw.gov.au.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
