Strategic Executive Support Officer

Department of Primary Industries and Regions; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) in Adelaide seeks an Executive and Ministerial Support Officer to provide confidential executive support within the Office of the Chief Executive. You will liaise with ministerial offices, government agencies and industry, while coordinating briefings, reports and key documents.

The role requires strong prioritisation, professional communication and discretion, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across divisions.

Qualifications

• Experience providing confidential, secretarial and administrative support to Executive Management or senior leaders in a complex environment.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with government, industry and executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level confidential administrative and project support to the Office of the Chief Executive.
• Act as a professional interface between senior leaders, ministerial offices, agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate and deliver briefings, reports and strategic documents for timely decision-making.
• Collaborate across divisions to progress priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Triages urgent actions and manages competing priorities with discretion.
• Support projects, events and ministerial processes through research and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Confidential support

Executive support

Prioritisation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Discretion

Job description

Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) in Adelaide seeks an Executive and Ministerial Support Officer to provide confidential executive support within the Office of the Chief Executive. You will liaise with ministerial offices, government agencies and industry, while coordinating briefings, reports and key documents.

The role requires strong prioritisation, professional communication and discretion, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across divisions.