Executive Assistant to Directors | Trusted, Discreet Admin

Department for Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Recognition and Growth

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative support to the Director, Quality and Safeguarding and Director, Specialist Practice. You will manage calendars, communications and confidential records in a sensitive environment to ensure precise operational workflows and effective decision-making.

You will coordinate meetings, travel, prepare memoranda and minutes, and use digital tools to produce polished documents.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive support to senior management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
• Proficient with office software to prepare polished documents.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments, meetings and arrange travel for the Directors.
• Manage the Directors' inbox and diary, prioritising tasks and correspondence.
• Utilise digital tools to detail correspondence and reports accurately.
• Handle sensitive information with integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
• Prepare memos, letters, agenda papers and record meeting minutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Software proficiency

Team collaboration

Record management

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative support to the Director, Quality and Safeguarding and Director, Specialist Practice. You will manage calendars, communications and confidential records in a sensitive environment to ensure precise operational workflows and effective decision-making.

You will coordinate meetings, travel, prepare memoranda and minutes, and use digital tools to produce polished documents.