ACON Health: Executive Assistant to CEO
Michael Barnett OAM
Executive Assistant to CEO
Job description
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage complex situations with tact and discretion is essential.
- Full-time (70 hours per fortnight) ongoing position based in our Gadigal (Surry Hills) office.
What’s the Executive Support Team you say?
The Office of the CEO supports the CEO and senior management in the leadership of ACON and Kaleido Health Centre. The team consists of an Executive Officer and Executive Assistant.
Together, the team works to respond to competing demands on the time of the CEO and senior leaders by solving problems and coordinating responses across the organisation – so that ACON works as an integrated organisation.
The team supports the CEO to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders by managing clear communication and preparing high quality information and analysis to support decision making. The team supports collaboration across the organisation and works proactively to set meeting agendas and prepare documents and materials.
Ok, so what’s the role?
The EA to the CEO provides high level strategic and operational administration support to the Chief Executive Officer, and administrative support to the Executive Officer as required. Assisting the Executive Officer with the coordination of communication between the Board, the Executive and the management team is a significant part of this accountability.
You will:
- Provide full confidential executive support to the CEO, and administrative support for the Executive Officer and members of the leadership team.
- Manage the diary and schedule of the CEO, including organising meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
- Prepare written correspondence on behalf of the CEO, including communication to key stakeholders – using own initiative and judgement.
- Assist the Executive Officer with the provision of high-level secretariat support for Governance / Senior Leadership Meetings including assisting with preparation of confidential documentation.
Who are we looking for?
- Someone experienced in providing high-level support to executive leaders, including strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Someone with proven sound judgement and the ability to maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- A person with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence and confidential documents.
What else can we tell you?
- Salary: $83,461.00 Gross Annual Salary (PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading)
- Location: ACON’s Gadigal / Sydney Office with some flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).
- Hours: Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight) on an ongoing contract.
- Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
- Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period.
- Flexible working options
- Learning and Development Opportunities
How can I find out more details and apply?
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply via the "Apply Now" to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.
We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.
For more information on the role, please contact Mat Howard, Executive Division, via email at MHo...@acon.org.au using the subject line: Executive Assistant to CEO enquiry via EthicalJobs.
If you are ready to apply, please apply via www.acon.org.au/jobs.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.
Job Summary
- $83,461.00 Gross Annual Salary (PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading)
- Applications close: 11:59 PM AEST, 10th Apr 2026
- Job posted on: 27th Mar 2026
- Sydney > Surry Hills