Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8869
About the role:
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Directors of Nursing & Midwifery and, where possible, the Assistant Director of Nursing & Midwifery team. You will provide high-level administrative and coordination support, manage competing priorities and help senior nursing leaders deliver their strategic, professional and operational responsibilities.
This role is more than traditional administration. It is an opportunity to become a trusted partner to senior leaders, anticipating needs, solving problems and contributing to key workforce, governance and service initiatives. Through your professionalism, attention to detail and collaborative approach, you will support nursing and midwifery excellence and help Western Health deliver Best Care.
Key responsibilities:
About you:
We're seeking someone who brings both capability and the right attitude to succeed in a busy and rewarding environment. You will have:
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About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about supporting healthcare leaders, building strong relationships, delivering service excellence and being part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, kindness and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 17 October 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kellie Tyson on 0421 346 828.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.