ASO4 Executive Assistant

Department for Education, South Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 76,561 - 80,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation (12%)

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Job summary

A government educational department in South Australia is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Executive Director. The role requires strong initiative, professional judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications or equivalent experience. This full-time short-term contract role offers a salary of $76,561 – $80,256 per annum plus superannuation. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent individuals and persons with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High degree of initiative, professional judgement and autonomy.
• Sound knowledge of agency programmes, activities and policy.
• Ability to manage politically sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level personal and executive support to the Executive Director.
• Manage service provision to internal and external clients.
• Apply problem-solving skills in a challenging environment.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

Department for Education

• Job reference: 760801
• Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
• Job status: Short Term Contract
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About The Role

The Executive Assistant works as part of the executive support team within Curriculum and Learning, providing high‑level personal and executive support to the Executive Director, Curriculum and Learning. The role is responsible for a high level of service provision to internal and external clients and demands a high degree of initiative, professional judgement and autonomy, including sound knowledge of agency programmes, activities and policy. The Executive Assistant manages politically sensitive information requiring a high level of confidentiality and discretion. The position operates in a challenging environment that is subject to rapid change and requires the application of initiative and high‑level problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: Nil.
• Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

Special Conditions

The successful applicant must obtain, prior to employment, a Department for Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Check (WWCC), which must be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake the RRHAN‑EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online Fundamentals course, to be updated every three years. For all other special conditions, please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ASO4 $76,561 – $80,256 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Vikas Thakur, Manager, C&L Operations, via tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail].

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

This is a full‑time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial term contract to January 2027.

Applications close

13/01/2026 11:30 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.