Senior Executive Support Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration: 132236 - 150222 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ659628
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 23 May 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Safa Majidi-Sheppherd on Safa.MajidiSheppherd@health.nsw.gov.au
To be eligible for this role you MUST be a current employee of The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Executive Support Officer provides high-level administrative and support for the Office of the Chief Executive, including management of correspondence. Reporting to the Director, Office of the Chief Executive, the Senior Executive Support Officer is responsible for the management of Chief Executive correspondence including Ministerials and briefings, and the management and coordination of Government Information Public Access (GIPA) requests on behalf of the Chief Executive as the Senior Right to Information Officer.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, consult and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment in a complex environment.
- Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated experience in editing and writing a range of documents.
- Demonstrated analytical capacity with the ability to consider and succinctly document complex information.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and respond to contentious issues, complaints and enquiries in a sensitive and confidential manner.
- Highly efficient time management and organisational skills, with the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, legislation, standards, policies, procedures, and government processes relevant to SCHN and recommend courses of action.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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