Executive Assistant

Posted:
1/6/2026, 12:13:43 PM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Job Description:

What makes the role unique?  

  • No two days are the same – enjoy varied, fast-paced work supporting executive leadership team  

  • Play a key role in shaping a positive, engaging workplace culture and office  

  • Work closely with a high-performing executive team and Board, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making which will transform the Australian health and aged care system.  

  • Be part of a values-driven team committed to your growth, with opportunities to develop your career.  

  • Enjoy great perks including competitive salary packaging, discounted private health insurance, and access to Fitness Passport.  
     

What is unique about you?  

  • You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and love juggling multiple priorities with multiple stakeholders.  

  • You are a proactive problem solver who takes initiative and drives work forward, anticipating issues often before anyone else even knows there was a problem.  

  • You have great judgment and act with discretion. You are the trusted “go to” for everyone from new starters to the CEO and you love working with different people  

  • You are digitally savvy, adaptable and quick to master new tools. If there is a new way to automate a task, you are the first to try it.    

  • You are meticulously organised with an eye for detail. Spotting a typo or a missing invite is second nature to you.  

  • You bring curiosity and often joy to everything you do, making the workplace brighter for everyone around you.  
     

A snapshot of your role… 

You will shape this role and make it your own, going beyond traditional executive assistant support. Bring your ideas and initiative to define how you have an impact, with key responsibilities to include:  

  • Managing your Executive’s calendar, inbox and communications, and supporting Board meetings, papers and correspondence to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.  

  • Getting involved in projects and operational tasks, helping to drive key initiatives forward and keep things on track from start to finish.  

  • Keeping the Sydney office humming by handling day-to-day operations, making the workspace welcoming and supporting team events and logistics.  

  • Building strong relationships, supporting engagement activities to foster a positive, inclusive culture.  

You’ll spend most of your time working alongside our team in the Sydney office, giving you the chance to build strong relationships, collaborate face-to-face and support our frontline teams. Flexible work options are available to help you balance life and work in a way that suits you. This is a permanent full-time position. 
 

A little about St Vincent’s  

For more than 165 years, St Vincent’s has been a leader of Australia’s health and aged care. Since the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have driven some of Australia’s most significant medical breakthroughs. Today, we are uniquely positioned to lead, innovate and response to a rapidly changing environment.  

Our vision is simple: that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system.   

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.  
 

What to know more?  

Email Sokly Nhek, People Services Partner: [email protected] for more information. 
 

Ready to apply? 

  • Click the apply button and send us your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you are a great fit.  

  • Your offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.  

  • Please note we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.  

Closing Date:

23 January 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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