Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant - Mental Health Justice Health Alcohol and Drug Services ( Job Number:  02P7I)  Description Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 12 Months with possibility of extension and/or permanencyClassification: Administrative Service Officer Level 5 (PN 13661) Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 (Plus 12% Super) Location: Canberra Hospital/City Community Health CentreSection: Mental Health Justice Health Alcohol and Drug ServicesClosing Date: 19th January 2026  What can we offer you:  •  Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.  •  Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. •  Flexible working conditions. •  Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Executive Assistants play a key role in supporting the operations of the office of an Executive Director at CHS. High performing Executive Assistants provide day to day support to senior staff, including managing their diaries, ensuring they are in the right place in the right time, and have the information they need to perform their role. More information about the duties of an Executive Assistant at CHS are detailed in the section below. Successful candidates will be placed in a merit pool to fill current and future vacancies. The successful candidates may be expected to work at various CHS sites including Canberra Hospital in Garran, the University of Canberra Hospital in Bruce and the City Community Health Centre. Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated for successful candidates and are dependent on the needs of your Executive Director, however your role as an Executive Assistant working to an Executive Director requires presence primarily in the office environment. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: •  Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply:  Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.    ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.  Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.  If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sophie Waye at or at . #LI-DNI Job : General/Administrative Salary Range : 95,722.00 - 100,956.00 Closing Date : 19/Jan/2026, 12:59:00 PM