Senior Administration - Government

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Three pay runs per week

Access to government opportunities

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a proactive Senior Administration Officer to provide high-level support within a prominent State Government department in Adelaide. This contract role requires coordinating complex administrative tasks, managing diaries, and serving as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include executive coordination, stakeholder liaison, and drafting ministerial correspondence, briefs, and routine reports for senior management.

Qualifications

• Mandatory experience in a State Government administrative or coordination role.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 Suite; experience with government records management systems is highly regarded.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with ability to draft formal correspondence accurately.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize high-pressure deadlines, and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Executive Coordination: Manage complex diaries, schedule high-level meetings, and coordinate departmental events.

Skills

Executive coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Microsoft Office 365

Government records systems

Communication skills

Problem solving

Compliance knowledge

Tools

TRIM

Objective

SharePoint

Microsoft 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.

Qualifications

• National Police Clearance (NPC): Must be current (usually within the last 3-6 months).
• Working with Children Check (WWCC): Required for many departments
• even if not customer-facing.