Executive Assistant

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police in Adelaide is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide confidential secretarial, administrative and research support to senior leadership.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high levels of professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn departmental applications are required.

Qualifications

• High level secretarial, administrative and research support experience.
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn departmental applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and learn SAPOL applications.

Skills

Secretarial support

Administrative skills

Research support

Stakeholder liaison

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Australia Police

Job reference: 858236

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Term Full-time, vacancy up to 12 months.

The Executive Assistant (EA) is accountable to the Assistant Commissioner/Executive Director for the provision of high level, confidential secretarial, administrative and research support services thereby contributing to the achievement of Service objectives.

The EA will be required to frequently liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including those who may have sensitive and confidential requirements, necessitating a high level of professionalism.

The EA will also need to work proactively and effectively in a fast-paced environment whilst managing competing demands, using high level organisation skills with the ability to multitask, whilst considering current business imperatives and future business needs.

The incumbent must have a high level of verbal and written communication skills, the ability to think laterally, be proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience with, or the aptitude to learn, departmental business applications.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Salary

ASO4 - $82,212 - $86.180 per annum.

Enquiries

• 7322 4390
• [email protected]

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

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.

Applications close

04/10/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

• PID - ASO4 Executive Assistant.pdf
• RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

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.