Join the newly established Public Pathology Victoria at the Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Personal Assistant supporting the Chief Pathologist, Chief Paediatric and Perinatal Pathologist and General Manager Pathology.

Personal Assistant to the General Manager - Public Pathology Victoria, Chief Pathologist, Chief Paediatric and Perinatal Pathologist

Why Join RMH?

• Play a vital role in the administration of  Public Pathology Victoria
• Full time on going position | 80 hours per fortnight
• Generous salary packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly ADO

About the role

Join the newly established Public Pathology Victoria at the Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Personal Assistant supporting the Chief Pathologist, Chief Paediatric and Perinatal Pathologist and General Manager Pathology.

You’ll provide high-level administrative and coordination support across senior clinical and operational leaders, managing competing priorities, coordinating meetings and correspondence, preparing documents and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the Pathology leadership team.

This is a varied role that will suit an experienced administrator who is highly organised, proactive and confident working with senior stakeholders in a busy healthcare environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide high-level diary, email and administrative support to senior leaders
• Coordinate meetings, governance forums, agendas, papers, minutes and actions
• Manage correspondence, documentation, purchase orders and administrative records
• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff forums and other workforce activities
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Parkville Precinct
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve administrative processes

About You

You’re an organised and solution-focused administrator who enjoys variety, managing competing priorities and keeping things moving. You bring:

• Previous experience in a PA, executive support or similar administrative role
• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with discretion and confidentiality
• Confidence managing competing priorities and working with initiative and judgement
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 and administrative systems skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in a healthcare environment is highly regarded

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.