Executive Assistant, Communicable Disease Control Branch

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide confidential, high-quality executive support, secretarial and project administration to ensure the smooth operation of the office of the Communicable Disease Control Branch in the Adelaide CBD.

The position supports the Executive Director CDCB, liaises with senior stakeholders, prioritises issues, manages media queries when required and develops systems to enhance administrative services within the office.

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

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

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

Advertised: 01 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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).

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).