Executive Assistant, Office for Health and Medical Research

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Strong organisational skills to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage a range of executive and administrative tasks with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer focus.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Describe a time when you supported a senior executive in a busy environment with multiple competing demands. How did you prioritise tasks, manage changing priorities, and ensure critical deadlines were met?
2. In this role, you will often be the first point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders. Describe a situation where you had to manage sensitive or complex communication on behalf of an executive. What was your approach and what was the outcome?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Rhiannon Jewell ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ677155.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on *********@health.nsw.gov.au.

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the

Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Closing Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026 (11:59PM).

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

1. 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.
2. For more information on applying visit the our career portal.
3. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Sunday, 13 September 2026 (11:59PM).