Corporate Governance Coordinator
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manger Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ651140
Location: Newcastle
Applications Close: 14 April 2026 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Are you an organised, proactive professional with a knack for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes?
NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Corporate Governance Coordinator to play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, compliance, and assurance across a large and complex organisation.
You’ll be part of our Legal & Corporate Governance team, collaborating with senior leaders, stakeholders, and committees to help drive strong governance practices across NSW. We also support flexible work arrangements in line with NSW Government principles, recognising the importance of balance alongside operational needs.
What you'll be doing
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Demonstrated high level of organisation to provide efficient executive administrative support including diary management at an executive level and the provision of secretariat support for meetings
- Advanced proficiency in using PC based software at an advanced level including Microsoft M365 programs, (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook), SharePoint and network operations.
- High level communication skills, including sound interpersonal and negotiation skills, the ability to liaise with staff and health professionals at all levels and work cohesively within teams
- Proven ability to work independently, exercise initiative and sound judgement and prioritise workload to respond and adapt to changing priorities and demands in a multidisciplinary work environment.
- Sound understanding of the demands and environment of the health system, including the need for confidentiality and discretion in issues management, preferably with experience working in a similar role in a complex organisation.
- Proven initiative, and problem solving skills with high level ability to develop, implement and/or enhance office administrative systems and processes.
- Demonstrated experience in providing support within a governance environment such as management and maintenance of governance databases/registers, review and update of policy documents and assistance in reporting and monitoring relevant risk issues
Information For Applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Balk on Sarah.Balk@invalidemail.com
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
