Executive Officer, Mindgardens

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $66.69 - $75.76 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ665205

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Application Close: Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Join our growing, passionate team at Mindgardens Neuroscience Network where we seek to develop new and innovative ideas, models of care and practice to deliver real and sustainable system-wide change that will improve the lives of people living with mental health, drug and alcohol and neurological disorders.

Where you'll be working

This position will be based at the Mindgardens office within the Acute Services building, Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick.

The Role

Mindgardens Neuroscience Network Limited (Mindgardens) is a registered charity formed by SESLHD and UNSW Sydney focusing exclusively on transforming support for mental health, addiction & behavioural neuroscience.

Mindgardens breaks down barriers between academic researchers, clinicians and consumers, amplifying missing voices to challenge conventional thinking. Building on the expertise of our Members and partners, we translate new insights rapidly into everyday practice, integrating patient healthcare with research and education to reshape the understanding, prevention, treatment and care of mental health, drug and alcohol, and neurological disorders.

Mindgardens is a dynamic, passionate, and hardworking collaborative team where people genuinely care about the impact of their work. We thrive on shared problem-solving, mutual support and a culture that encourages initiative, growth, and purpose.

The Executive Officer will work within a close-knit team and play an integral role within Mindgardens by providing high-level and dedicated support to the Executive Director and executive team as well as support to relevant stakeholders.

The Executive Officer significantly contributes to the planning, implementation and monitoring of relevant operational and strategic projects supporting the delivery of Mindgardens strategic goals. The role provides high-level advice and executive support to the Executive Director and Mindgardens executive team to deliver on key projects and objectives including the development of quality documentation such as reports, briefs and presentations. The Executive Officer position sits within the SESLHD Strategy, Innovation & Improvement Directorate, and will be seconded to Mindgardens. The role may require some movement across the Mindgardens member organisations in accordance with the demands of the position.

The role is a maternity leave cover for 12 months.

Benefits

• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

• Can you provide an example of a strategy, program, or initiative you have designed and delivered in the higher education, health, or related sector? Please outline your approach to planning (including resource allocation and goal setting), how you managed implementation, and the outcomes achieved.

• Describe a situation where you successfully engaged with diverse stakeholders to influence outcomes while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. How did you ensure effective communication, maintain organisation, and deliver high-quality outputs?

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Jackie Curtis on ***email_hidden***

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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