St George Hospital - Senior Executive Officer

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3 Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231 per annum plus Superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ679026 Application Close: 8 August 2026 REQ679026 - St George Hospital - Senior Executive Officer The Role The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, 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. The Senior Executive Officer is responsible for managing the Executive Support Unit (ESU) portfolio of ministerial briefs, reports and correspondence for St George Hospital and assisting the General Manager and the organisation in the operational, business, strategic and planning activities at St George Hospital. The position also ensures corporate governance processes, support and management of St George Hospital Clinical Council and provision of day to day management and functioning of St George Hospital Executive Unit. The Senior Executive Officer is responsible for management and oversight of the Community Relations Department and the Project Officer/s working within the Executive Unit. Benefits Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) 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. Selection Criteria * Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health, Health Service Management or Health Service Administration relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience * Demonstrated operational experience in health management including administration, human resource and financial management * Demonstrated experience in health service planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels * Demonstrated experience in project and change management * Highly developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills * Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation * Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders * Demonstrated knowledge of current issues in consumer engagement and fundraising Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions, please contact Lauren Sturgess via email at Lauren.Sturgess@health.nsw.gov.au 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. 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. 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 SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au 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. 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 Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. .