The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Executive Assistant – People, Culture & Communications | The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Support our Chief People & Communications Officer (CPCO) while contributing to high-level communications and strategic projects.
• Full-time ongoing role | salary packaging options | 5 weeks A/L + ADOs
• Work with a team of Executive Assistants | Collaborative team environment

About the Role

We’re looking for an exceptional communicator and highly skilled EA to support our CPCO. This is a fantastic opportunity to refine your executive support skills while contributing to high-level communications, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

About You

You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. A natural relationship builder, you bring:

• Outstanding writing and communication skills, able to craft documents and presentations.
• Strong organizational and planning ability, managing executive schedules.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, anticipating needs and optimizing processes.
• The ability to work with integrity and confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support (50%) – Provide high-level administrative support to the CPCO, manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, and oversee executive and board sub-committees, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
• Administrative Support (25%) – Assist the Director of People & Culture and Head of Communications with operational and administrative needs.
• Communications Support (25%) – Prepare and edit key documents, manage stakeholder relationships, support major events, and maintain internal platforms to ensure templates, reports, and learning materials are up to date.
• Handle confidential documentation and correspondence with discretion.
• Assist with finance and operations tasks, including invoice management, credit card reconciliation, and event coordination.

Why Join Us?

• Career growth opportunity in a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Inner-city location with public transport access and parking options.
• A workplace that champions diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Access to salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted health and fitness programs

How to Apply:

We are looking for compassionate people who share our values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a rewarding role; we invite you to apply.

Don’t delay, apply now!  - recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.