MHDA Executive Officer
An exciting opportunity exists for full-time Executive Officer (HM1) to join the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Executive team at Macquarie Hospital.
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $1,682.93 - $2,238.93 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ666933
Where you'll be working
Macquarie Hospital - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
What you'll be doing
The Executive Officer, Mental Health Drug &Alcohol (MHDA), is responsible for the provision of high level executive and administrative work for the Director MHDA. The position plays a pivotal role in liaising between the MHDA Team, the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Executive and the Service Directors, MHDA. The position is the professional head for all MHDA Administrative Officer positions under the Admin Officer and Executive Assistant positions of lower grade. The position is also responsible for the provision and management of a relief casual pool, ensuring professional development and employment related issues are addressed.
As a senior member of the MHDA Directorate, the position will provide high level leadership to the MHDA administrative team to ensure quality and timely delivery of senior executive support to the MHDA Directors and Service Directors, enable the effective and efficient operation of the MHDA Directorate and ensure optimum and efficient utilisation of administrative services across MHDA.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
- Extensive experience in the provision of high level administrative tasks at an Executive level with a proven ability to work autonomously, under pressure and to analyse, assess, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, as well as taking the initiative and responsibility for quality completion of tasks.
- Proven high level ability in interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills, including superior formal written expression skills, advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, and experience [or willingness to be trained in] in the information systems utilised within NSLHD e.g. Health Roster, Stafflink, ROB, RISKIT and Oracle.
- Experience and skills in providing professional and administrative leadership and direction in relation to the administration processes, workloads, learning and development of administrative and secretariat staff including the ability to provide leadership skills in conflict resolution and team building.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sheila Nicholson on [email protected]
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 18 June 2026
