Governance & Risk Administration Officer

• Directly impact the risk management and governance processes of our hospital
• Rewarding career in healthcare & not-for-profit. Thrive with our positive team!
• Part time (0.8 FTE) permanent position in leafy Wahroonga

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital fondly known as the San caring for people is at the core of who we are. Its what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and its a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team youll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning flexibility great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés gift shop florist and even a hairdresser
• We have many other benefits as well see a complete list of all our other Employee benefits and discounts when you meet us!

What you will be doing in this role

Reporting to the Director Governance & Risk this role is responsible for providing essential administrative support to the Governance and Risk Unit. As well as providing EA support in the form of email and diary management this includes developing reports documents and maintaining the risk registry to ensure accurate tracking and management of risks.

Additionally the role involves coordinating tracking and reporting on audit activities ensuring that deadlines and compliance requirements are met. The officer also supports committee activities contributing to the smooth functioning of governance processes within the organisation.

This is a 0.8 FTE position flexible on the preferred days and times worked.

Who were looking for

Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal but what truly sets you apart is your strong administrative and support skills attention to detail and your ability to take initiative and work independently.

Please attach a covering letter with your application outlining your motivations for applying and your suitability for the position. Youll need to highlight the following skills and experience:

• Efficient in managing administrative tasks organising schedules maintaining records and providing overall team support to ensure smooth operations.
• Skilled in using Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook for creating reports tracking data managing communications and producing presentations.
• Clear and professional in both verbal and written communication able to engage with a variety of internal and external parties.
• Self-motivated and able to manage tasks with minimal supervision ensuring deadlines are met and work is completed to a high standard.
• Highly accurate with strong proofreading skills to ensure quality and consistency in all work before distribution.
• Collaborative and adaptable working effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Trusted to handle sensitive information with professionalism and in compliance with confidentiality standards.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery Hornsby and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSWs largest private hospital. Founded in 1903 we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400 staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references functional questionnaire a national police check working with children check vaccination evidence among others.

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role then wed love to hear from you. Simply click on the Apply button and well keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

Applications close 4 December 2025. Note that this is subject to change and applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to know more then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Olivia Jacobs on . Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.

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