Executive Assistant

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Executive Assistant role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Executive Office at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Executive Assistant to join our growing team part time (0.8EFT) fixed basis until January 2027 (Parental Leave Coverage).

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the relevant Director and, as part of a small, ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the Executive Office. This role involves managing correspondence, coordinating meetings, maintaining corporate standards, and supporting committee functions, while upholding LRH’s values and strategic priorities.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of Executive Assistant is:

• Coordinate meetings and activities for the relevant Director and ensure efficient office operations.
• Liaise with Executive members and administrative staff to maintain effective communication.
• Manage routine correspondence, draft responses, ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide committee support, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action follow ups.
• Maintain filling systems and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Handle medico-legal and Freedom of Information requests appropriately.
• Support reception functions within the Executive Suite and ensure complaints are referred correctly.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior secretarial or executive support role.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in MS Office and word processing.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively.
• High level of integrity, adaptability, and commitment to customer-focused service.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism in a dynamic environment.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Vanessa Jones, Executive Assistant via email: Vanessa.Jones@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 08 December 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.