Executive Coordinator

at; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Health and Wellbeing invites applications for an Executive Coordinator in the Infrastructure Branch, responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering executive support programs and services across administration and business support functions.

You will liaise with high level stakeholders, ensure governance and financial standards compliance, and provide confidential administrative services to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and delivering executive support programs and services for Infrastructure Branch administration and business support functions.
• Coordination of confidential, high-quality executive administrative services and advice to stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with Government policy, governance frameworks and financial standards, liaising with high-level stakeholders.

Job description

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure Division – Infrastructure Branch
• Salary: $92,122 to $102,456– ASO5 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 2 Years

Overview:

• The Executive Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a range of executive support programs and services, including initiatives, project support and administrative support systems and processes that support the ongoing coordination of Infrastructure Branch administration and business support functions.
• Provides coordination of the provision of confidential, high-quality support, secretarial executive administrative services, providing advice to a range stakeholder in the correct application of operational processes, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with Government policy, governance frameworks and financial standards and liaising extensively with high level stakeholders to identify and address a range of issues on behalf of the Executive Director, including media, queries and requests.

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: 948291

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)

Application Closing Date
Saturday, 5 September 2026– 11:55 PM

The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health.

The department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia’s health system by providing timely advice, research and administrative support.

The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health.

The department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia’s health system by providing timely advice, research and administrative support.