Principal Executive and Governance Officer

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Principal Executive and Governance Officer to lead the management and coordination of executive and ministerial functions. The role provides high-level strategic advice and timely information and services to the Chief Executive, Minister, and SA Health, as well as other departments and stakeholders.

You will liaise across offices to ensure quality advice and support, with a focus on governance, compliance, and efficient decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive coordination and high-level advisory support.
• Ability to liaise with senior executives, ministers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive and ministerial functions for the Chief Executive and Minister.
• Provide high-level strategic advice and timely information to offices across SA Health.
• Support communications and governance processes with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

Principal Executive and Governance Officer

Job no: 953692
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Office of the Chief Executive – Executive Services
• Salary: $116,089 to $125,490 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

The Principal Executive and Governance Officer is responsible for the management and coordination of executive and ministerial functions, along with activities that support the provision of high-level and timely information, advice and services to the offices of the Chief Executive and Minister, SA Health, other departments/agencies and stakeholders. It is key for this role to liaise with these parties, ensuring clear, quality whole of department advice is provided, including high-level strategic advice to senior executive.

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: 953692

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

Lauren Tuk

Manager, Executive Services and Correspondence

Phone:[phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 07 November 2026– 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 953692 - Principal Executive and Governance Officer - Role Description.pdf
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Advertised: 24 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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