Senior Administration - Government

Randstad - Public Sector; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Prompt Payment

Exclusive Government Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Randstad - Public Sector is seeking a proactive Senior Administration Officer to provide high-level support within a State Government department. This pivotal role requires managing complex administrative tasks, coordinating departmental functions, and acting as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders.

You will handle executive coordination, stakeholder liaison, drafting ministerial briefs, and records management using government systems. An NPC is required; WWCC is ideal.

Qualifications

• Mandatory experience in a State Government administrative or coordination role.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 Suite; government records management systems experience is highly regarded.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with the ability to draft formal correspondence accurately.
• Strong multitasking, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Current National Police Clearance (NPC) required; Working with Children Check (WWCC) ideal.

Responsibilities

• Executive Coordination: manage complex diaries, schedule high-level meetings, coordinate departmental events.
• Stakeholder Liaison: act as interface between department, government officials, and the public.
• Documentation & Reporting: prepare, draft, and edit ministerial correspondence, briefs, and routine reports.
• Records Management: maintain accurate digital records using government systems (e.g., TRIM, Objective, SharePoint).
• Process Improvement: identify administrative efficiencies to support unit operations.
• Issue Resolution: interpret complex information and resolve escalated queries.

Skills

Executive Coordination

Stakeholder Liaison

Documentation & Reporting

Records Management

Process Improvement

Issue Resolution

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

TRIM

SharePoint

Objective

Office 365

Job description

State Government Opportunity | $43 - $50 ph + Super | Immediate Start | High-Level Coordination & Executive Support

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Senior Administration Officer to provide high-level support within a prominent State Government department. This is a pivotal role requiring a professional who can manage complex administrative tasks, coordinate departmental functions, and act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executive Coordination: Manage complex diaries, schedule high-level meetings, and coordinate departmental events.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a professional interface between the department, government officials, and the public.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare, draft, and edit ministerial correspondence, briefs, and routine reports for senior management.
• Records Management: Maintain accurate digital records using government systems (e.g., TRIM, Objective, or SharePoint).
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement administrative efficiencies to support the smooth running of the unit.
• Issue Resolution: Interpret complex information to provide guidance and resolve escalated queries.

About You

You are an adaptable administrative professional with a proven track record in the public sector. To be successful, you will bring:

• Government Expertise: Mandatory experience in a State Government administrative or coordination role.
• Technical Savvy: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 Suite; experience with government records management systems is highly regarded.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal skills, with the ability to draft formal correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
• Problem Solving: A natural ability to multitask, prioritize high-pressure deadlines, and solve problems independently.
• Compliance: You must hold a current National Police Clearance (NPC). A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is ideal.

Why Join Randstad?

As a Randstad contractor, you will enjoy premium benefits and dedicated support:

• Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rates from $43 - $50 + Super.
• Prompt Payment: Three pay runs per week to ensure you are paid on time.
• Exclusive Access: Be the first to hear about upcoming government opportunities.
• Member Benefits: Access to a wide range of retail discounts and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.