Executive and Business Support Officer

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crown Solicitor's Office within the Attorney-General's Department is seeking an Executive and Business Support Officer to provide critical executive support to the Crown Solicitor and the CSO Senior Leadership Team. The role offers exposure to high-level stakeholders and a dynamic, high-performance environment in Adelaide.

You will manage ministerial correspondence, coordinate CSO leadership activities, handle confidential documents, and contribute to wellbeing strategies and strategic

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support and manage day-to-day administrative functions for the Crown Solicitor.
• Manage the workflow of ministerial correspondence and cabinet submissions through the Crown Solicitor and CSO.
• Coordinate agendas, minutes, papers, actions and follow ups for the CSO Leadership Team.
• Manage confidential documentation with precision and discretion.
• Maintain professional networks across ministerial offices, executives, and public sector agencies to facilitate seamless operations.
• Work with the Director, Business Services on wellbeing strategies and initiatives for the CSO.
• Provide high level project support for CSO’s strategic projects.
• Support governance processes for CSO business planning, risk management and policy reviews.

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Classification: ASO5
Salary Range: $92,122-$102,456 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday 23 November 2026

About the Opportunity

The Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as an Executive and Business Support Officer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Crown Solicitor and the CSO’s Senior Leadership Team, providing critical support and gaining invaluable experience.

Working alongside the Crown Solicitor, Special Counsel to the Crown Solicitor, Director of Business Services, and the CSO Senior Leadership Team, this role also liaises with senior stakeholders including Ministers, Chief Executives, Members of Parliament and the judiciary. The role requires initiative, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-performance environment.

Working in a supportive and collaborative team, you will:

Provide executive support and manage day-to-day administrative functions for the Crown Solicitor.

Manage the workflow of ministerial correspondence and cabinet submissions through the Crown Solicitor and members of the CSO.

Coordinate agendas, minutes, papers, action items and follow ups for the CSO Leadership Team.

Manage confidential documentation with precision and discretion.

Maintain professional networks across ministerial offices, executives, and public sector agencies to facilitate seamless operations.

Work closely with the Director, Business Services on wellbeing strategies and initiatives for the CSO.

Provide high level project support for CSO’s strategic projects.

Support governance processes for CSO business planning, risk management and policy reviews.

Significant experience in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint is highly desirable.

About the Business

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice, representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating commercial contract, drafting and production of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summary prosecutions and Magistrate's appeals, native title claim management, land conveyancing and investigation services.

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Additional Notes

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Ryan Steen, Acting Director, Business Services, Crown Solicitor's Office on 08 634 or [e-mail]

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .