Principal Executive Support Officer

About this role

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 Location: Station Street, Penrith Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ675324 Applications Close: 2nd August 2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Are you an exceptional executive support professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? This is a unique opportunity for a highly organised, proactive, and strategically minded individual to play a pivotal role at the heart of executive decision-making. As the Principal Executive Support Officer, you will provide high-level project management, governance, and executive support to the Chief Executive, coordinating complex and sensitive matters while contributing to key strategic outcomes across the organisation. No two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through effective stakeholder engagement, the delivery of critical projects, and the provision of trusted advice and support within a dynamic executive environment. If you're known for your discretion, sound judgement, ability to manage competing priorities, and talent for building strong relationships, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become an integral member of our executive team. Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees * 2-minute walk to Penrith Station and Westfield * Accrued Day Off (ADO) * Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging * Novated Leasing * Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year * Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members * Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. To be considered for this position, please answer the following questions and include your current resume and a cover letter with your application: Describe a time when you supported or mentored administrative staff while also ensuring smooth day-to-day operations? How would/did you manage workflows, maintain high-quality processes, and align team activities with organisational priorities? What specific approaches do/would you use to mentor or develop team members’ administrative capability? Provide an example of when you supported a senior executive in a complex, high‐pressure environment, including project management, review of documents, complex diary/meeting arrangements, and committee secretariat support? How did you manage competing demands, and ensure that follow-up actions were completed in a timely and effective manner? Provide an example when you had to communicate a complex or sensitive issue to a diverse group of stakeholders? How did you tailor your communication, manage any conflicts or negotiations, and ensure the outcome remained constructive and solution-focused? Give an example where an unexpected problem occurred during an event/project that you were coordinating? What was your task and what actions did you take to mitigate the situation? How did it impact the event/project outcome? Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Scott on Elizabeth.Scott @health.nsw.gov.au