Senior Executive Services Officer

Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet in South Australia seeks an experienced Senior Executive Services Officer to support the Coordinator General's Office. This role provides executive, governance and corporate support in a fast-paced environment, coordinating workflows, governance and reporting, and secretariat support for senior committees and meetings.

You will work closely with a wide range of government leaders, industry and community partners, helping to build governance processes and

Qualifications

• The role provides executive, governance and corporate support to the Coordinator General's Office, helping to ensure the effective operation of a fast-paced executive environment.
• Working closely with senior leaders, the Senior Executive Services Officer coordinates executive workflows, governance and reporting activities, secretariat support for senior committees and meetings, and a range of corporate support functions.
• This position may suit an experienced Executive Assistant, office manager or administration professional seeking to expand skills in governance, stakeholder engagement and corporate administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive, governance and corporate support to the Coordinator General's Office.
• Coordinate executive workflows, governance and reporting activities, and secretariat support for senior committees and meetings.
• Support governance, stakeholder engagement and corporate administration across the department.

Skills

Executive support

Governance

Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business - Coordinator General's Office

The Coordinator General's Office was established under the State Development Coordination and Facilitation Act to support more efficient assessment and approval processes for projects of strategic importance to South Australia.

Led by the Coordinator General, CGO works across government, industry and the community to facilitate complex and significant projects, including nationally significant initiatives such as AUKUS. CGO plays an important role in supporting investment, infrastructure delivery and economic development outcomes across the State.

This role provides executive, governance and corporate support to the Coordinator General's Office, helping to ensure the effective operation of a fast-paced executive environment. Working closely with senior leaders, the Senior Executive Services Officer coordinates executive workflows, governance and reporting activities, secretariat support for senior committees and meetings, and a range of corporate support functions.

The role offers broad exposure to government operations and would suit an experienced Executive Assistant, office manager or administration professional seeking to expand their skills. It may also appeal to a graduate or early-career professional looking to build experience in executive and project support, governance, stakeholder engagement and corporate administration within the South Australian Public Sector.

Special Conditions

The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.

The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.

Some work outside of normal hours will be required.

Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.

This role requires a National Criminal History check.

This role requires Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance.

Multiple positions available at the ASO5 classification level.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Applications close: 22 September 2026 at 11:00pm