Executive Assistant

Description:

About the work
Provide executive assistance to the Executive Director Allied Health to deliver client focussed executive management and achieve a high level of performance in a demanding executive environment.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $3481.60 to $3835.70 p.f. (AO4)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
Realise your potential by joining a progressive, dynamic environment where innovation, learning, and contemporary work practices are abundant.
You will have the opportunity to lead specific projects, use your initiative, and work independently as you manage and coordinate the daily functioning of the Allied Health Governance Office for the Executive Director Allied Health.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as an Executive Assistant would be highly regarded.
* High standard of administrative and organisational skills, and ability to prepare complex documents, agendas, minutes, briefs demonstrating advanced computer skills utilising the appropriate software.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and use discretion in the absence of decision makers to manage operations, meet deadlines and organise work priorities.
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to allow effective liaison with a range of health service personnel and to work within a team environment.
* Demonstrated ability to critically analyse information and data, and relate to best practice.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Danielle Hornsby on (07) 4433 0045.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649085
Applications close: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.