Executive Assistant, Communicable Disease Control Branch

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director of the Communicable Disease Control Branch. You will coordinate confidential executive services, manage calendars, arrange meetings with high-level stakeholders, and prepare briefings to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires discretion, strong organisational skills, and ability to handle media inquiries and complex requests.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive support or secretarial roles.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate confidential, high-quality executive support for the Executive Director CDCB.
• Liaise with high-level stakeholders and manage calendars and meetings.
• Prepare briefings and monitor systems to improve administrative services.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder coordination

Discretion and confidentiality

Tools

Calendar management

Document preparation

Job description

Executive Assistant, Communicable Disease Control Branch

Job no: 949294
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Corporate Services, Support Services

• Department for Health and Wellbeing - Public Health - Communicable Disease Control Branch
• Salary: $82,212 to $86,180 - ASO4 - Full Time / Term Contract up to 16 Months

Overview:

Accountable for facilitating and coordinating the provision of confidential, high-quality support, secretarial and executive administrative services and project work to ensure the efficient operation of the office of Communicable Disease Control Branch (CDCB).

The position provides executive assistant services for the Executive Director CDCB and is required to liaise extensively with high-level stakeholders, identify, prioritise and address a range of issues, including media queries and requests, and develop, implement and monitor systems to enhance the administrative services within the office.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 949294

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Business Support PHD
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 - 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 949294 - Executive Assistant - Public Health - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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