Executive Officer (Health Manager Level 1)
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 24 hours per week up to December 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $44.28 - $58.91 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Stanmore
Requisition ID: REQ645836
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Executive Officer (EO) supports the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Director of Performance Monitoring, System Improvement and Innovation Unit. This support comprises the provision of executive level administrative and day-to-day operational support. Working as part of a team, the EO will also ensure a high level of collaborative team focused support and service to senior leaders. The Executive Officer may be required to provide administrative support to the Deputy Director and a range of Managers, Officers and Developers within the Unit.
The Executive Officer will provide support to the facilities of the District in the management of patients on the waitlist to admission. The position will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date and relevant information regarding waitlist coordination whilst providing oversight management support to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are achieved. The Executive Officer will also assist in the development of Waitlist Management policies and procedures and regularly monitor the performance of the facilities within the District ensuring high efficiency and compliance.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in providing administrative and secretarial Executive support including a proven ability to operate efficiently in an environment demanding confidentiality and discretion in issues management.
- Ability to establish work priorities, meet predetermined deadlines and commitments in a demanding environment with competing and changing priorities.
- Demonstrated high level (verbal and written) communication skills based on a customer focused approach with experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and senior executives, coupled with the ability to exercise initiative and discretion.
- Proven skills in organising and maintaining relevant documentation for meetings with experience in providing executive support to committees including demonstrated ability to draft correspondence and other documents for senior Executive and facilitate performance to achieve goals and targets.
- Experience in data management and patient administration, with the ability to maintain accurate records and support reporting using Excel. Able to quickly learn NSW Health elective surgery and admissions policies, and understand MoH and LHD procedures, compliance requirements, and KPI frameworks. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively with clinical and administrative teams to support waitlist and admissions processes.
- Ability to work within a 24 hour coverage framework over a Monday to Friday roster, with flexibility required to meet service demands.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Lorraine Ho on 0427 355 294
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 12 March 2026
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