Business Support Officer, Office of the Chief Executive
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part time will be considered)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678358
Location: Sydney CBD
Application Close: Sunday 16 August 2026
Are you motivated to use your communication and organisational skills to support the running of a health district?
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled team member to join the Office of the Chief Executive on a permanent, full-time basis.
What you'll be doing
The Business Support Officer provides administrative and project support as part of the Office of the Chief Executive. The Office of the Chief Executive is a small but motivated team that supports the leadership of our organisation.
Part of the duties of this position will be regular tasks like writing correspondence, coordination of reports, handling enquiries and providing secretarial support to committees. The other component of the role is made up of different tasks or projects that come up through the year, such as supporting recruitment, assisting with events and helping with urgent issues.
The priorities for the next few months will be undertaking recruitment activities and working with the team to set up some new processes.
Who we are looking for
This role will suit someone who enjoys applying their organisational skills to a range of different tasks, and is happy to jump in and provide support when urgent issues come up or priorities change. The role will be a mix of working independently on your own tasks and projects, and supporting the broader team.
The office can be fast-paced at times, with strict deadlines to meet, and will fit someone who can prioritise their workload well and who brings a flexible approach to their work. In return, you will learn about how a health district functions at a high level and have opportunities to learn from senior leaders.
Prior experience in health or government roles is not essential, however the role will suit someone who is a quick learner and can adapt to the systems and processes we use in our organisation.
Detailed training and support will be provided to assist the successful applicant to learn the various tasks involved in the role.
Work hours and location
This role is a permanent, full-time position, working 38 hours per week during business hours, Monday to Friday. There is some flexibility with the start and finish time for the role.
Part-time (4 days per week) or reduced hours (shorter working days) will be considered.
The base location for the role is Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital near Martin Place in the Sydney CBD. The role requires occasional travel to other locations within the District, with Sutherland Hospital in Caringbah being one of the key locations the role will travel to.
The role is primarily based in the office, but there may also be opportunities to work remotely.
The role is available now for an immediate start.
About our Organisation
SESLHD is part of NSW Health. SESLHD manages a wide range of health services, such as hospitals, child and family health centres, community health centres, mental health and sexual health services. SESLHD delivers services across the south-eastern region of Sydney, from the Central Business District in the north, to the Royal National Park in the south.
The vision for SESLHD is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Application Process
Applications are to be submitted through the online portal. Please ensure you read all of the information in this job advertisement and attach the requested documentation, as only complete applications will be considered.
When submitting your application, please:
Attach your resume/CV
Provide a response to the four application questions below. You do not need to provide a written response to all eight selection criteria listed in the position description.
Application Questions
- Outline your experience in administrative roles, including an overview of the key skills you have gained.
- Provide an example from a recent role you've held that demonstrates your ability to solve problems.
- Describe a time where you developed a new process in the workplace, including how you implemented it and how you knew whether it was effective.
- Describe your approach to maintaining confidentiality and how you would role model this to your team members and colleagues.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For any questions or to arrange a time for a quick chat about the role, contact Nicole McGregor, A/Head, Office of the Chief Executive via email to [email protected]
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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