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.

• Full Time Ongoing Position
• 80 hours with monthly Accrued Day Off
• Work life balance

The Department of Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive inpatient service for patients with neurosurgical diseases, with a clinical and referral service for patients with intracranial, spinal and peripheral nerve disorders requiring neurosurgical assessment and treatment.  There are 16 Neurosurgeons, 3 Fellows, 9 Registrars and 10 Residents (HMOs) within the Department.

The essential role of the Executive Assistant (EA) is to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Director, Department of Neurosurgery. The role encompasses a broad range of individual functions that are essential to support the smooth running of the Department. 

Your New Role

In this diverse and rewarding role, you will:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the department, ensuring efficient coordination of daily operations.
• Rostering of consultants on-call and theatre.
• Coordinate department activity and manage conferences, events, and meetings.
• Support department recruitment processes and HR related administration.
• Provide extensive diary and email management for senior staff.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional and responsive approach.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

About You

• Proven experience in a busy administrative or executive support role, preferably within healthcare or a complex organisation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence using hospital or HR information systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and commitment to supporting high-quality patient care and service excellence.

Benefits:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

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.

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.