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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Nedlands, Perth WA (Hybrid)
Part-time 0.8 FTE (22 to 30 per week)
$90,000 to $95,000 (pro rata) per year plus superannuation, with tax-free salary packing options available

The role:

We are seeking a hands-on EA to the CEO to join our team for a 12-month fixed term part-time contract (22 – 30 hours per week). This is a senior administration role reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and working closely with the Executive Management Committee (EMC).

This position collaborates with and supports the Business Operations Manager with the Board Support duties, in particular managing dates involving the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, and communication between the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring the efficient management of priorities, schedules, communications, and business activities.
  • Coordinate strategic planning, governance, and executive functions to support the effective operation and achievement of organisational objectives.
  • Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, travel, correspondence, and briefing materials, ensuring timely preparation and follow-up of key actions.
  • Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO, Executive Management Committee, Board of Directors, partners, stakeholders, and external organisations, facilitating clear and professional communication.
  • Coordinate Board and Executive Management Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation, minute-taking, action tracking, and governance support.
  • Handle confidential, sensitive, and time-critical information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives, projects, and organisational priorities on behalf of the CEO.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Substantial relevant administrative experience at a senior level, ideally supporting a Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors.
  • Ability to work independently, with strong organisational and time management skills and attention to detail approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Teams and calendar management tools.
  • High degree of professionalism, confidentiality and emotional intelligence.
  • Valid Australian work visa or eligibility to work in Australia

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of rural and remote Western Australia.
  • Understanding of primary health, specifically general practice.

How to apply

To be considered for the role, applicants must apply via Seek with a CV and a detailed covering letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role and our organisational values (PDF or Word).

To find out more about the role, please refer to the Position Description. For further information, please contact Rural Health West on 08 6389 4500.

We are considering applications on arrival.

For any information about working with Rural Health West, please contact our HR team at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.