Executive and Business Support Officer

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney-General's Department is seeking an Executive and Business Support Officer to work closely with the Crown Solicitor and CSO Senior Leadership Team in Adelaide. You will provide executive support, manage ministerial correspondence, and coordinate governance processes, ensuring confidential information is handled with discretion.

You will liaise with Ministers, Chief Executives, MPs and judiciary, and contribute to strategic projects while maintaining efficient day-to-day operations

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive support to senior leaders.
• Ability to manage ministerial correspondence and cabinet submissions.
• High level of discretion and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support and manage day-to-day administrative functions for the Crown Solicitor.
• Manage workflow of ministerial correspondence and cabinet submissions through the Crown Solicitor and CSO members.
• 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.
• Support governance processes for CSO business planning, risk management and policy reviews.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Attorney-General's Department Job reference: 864029 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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 theOpportunity

The Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) is seeking a dynamic andmotivated individual to join our team as an Executive and BusinessSupport Officer. This role offers a unique opportunity to workclosely with the Crown Solicitor and the CSO’s Senior LeadershipTeam, providing critical support and gaining invaluableexperience.

Working alongside the Crown Solicitor, Special Counsel to theCrown Solicitor, Director of Business Services, and the CSO SeniorLeadership Team, this role also liaises with senior stakeholdersincluding Ministers, Chief Executives, Members of Parliament andthe judiciary. The role requires initiative, discretion, attentionto detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in ahigh-performance environment.

Working in a supportive and collaborative team, you will:

• Provide executive support and manage day-to-dayadministrative functions for the Crown Solicitor.
• Manage the workflow of ministerial correspondence andcabinet submissions through the Crown Solicitor and members ofthe CSO.
• Coordinate agendas, minutes, papers, action items andfollow ups for the CSO Leadership Team.
• Manage confidential documentation with precision anddiscretion.
• Maintain professional networks across ministerial offices,executives, and public sector agencies to facilitate seamlessoperations.
• Work closely with the Director, Business Services onwellbeing strategies and initiatives for the CSO.
• Provide high level project support for CSO’s strategicprojects.
• Support governance processes for CSO business planning,risk management and policy reviews.

Significant experience in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint ishighly desirable.

About theBusiness

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General,provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies anddepartments, including legal advice, representation before courtsand tribunals, negotiating commercial contract, drafting andproduction of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summaryprosecutions and Magistrate's appeals, native title claimmanagement, land conveyancing and investigation services.

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

• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

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

Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander People and people with disability are strongly encouragedto apply.

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

We are committed to makingreasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-freerecruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have anysupport or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us atthe time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .

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.