Executive Support Officer

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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Digital Health SA – Office of the Digital Health Officer
• Salary: $67,589 to $72,033 – ASO3 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Do you have a desire to get involved and make a difference with a fun, outcome focused team? Are you looking for your next challenge in a fast past environment where you can make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes in South Australia?

An exciting opportunity is available to join a dynamic and diverse executive support team within the Executive Office of Digital Health SA.

About Us

At Digital Health SA, we are responsible for providing and supporting ICT systems and strategies across the SA Health network. Our mission is to deliver world-class health outcomes through digitally enabled care for all South Australians.

We foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture, committed to achieving our vision and purpose. At Digital Health, we value collaboration, celebrate successes, and continuously learn together. We believe our people are our most asset, which is why we prioritise the development of skills, knowledge, and capabilities across our team.

The Digital Health SA Executive Office provides executive support services for the senior DHSA executives and Governance support for the Tier 1 and 2 committees within the Department. The Executive Office manages the coordination and review of Ministerial, CE and CEO correspondence, briefings and high-level third-party requests for DHSA.

About the role

The Executive Support Officer plays a key role in providing effective and efficient confidential executive support services to the divisional executive team. This position is responsible for calendar management, as well as offering comprehensive administrative and project support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing effective and efficient confidential executive support services, including calendar management, to the Divisional Executive team
• Assisting in administrative and project tasks to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks
• Delivering a range of administrative services for internal and external executive boards and committees
• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role
• Contributing to the overall success of the divisional executive team through proactive support and organisation

About you

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Excellence in customer service
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Collaborative team player with the ability to plan and work independently
• Skilled in identifying and analysing problems, and recommending effective solutions
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Tactful and consistent in handling sensitive and confidential issues
• Experience in providing comprehensive administrative and executive support, including diary management
• Proficient in preparing business documentation, such as reports, correspondence, and procedures
• Experienced in using office software, including spreadsheets, word processing, and databases

What We Offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Be Well Program

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 906394

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)

• The incumbent will be required to work out of hours.

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The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health.

The department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia’s health system by providing timely advice, research and administrative support.

The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health.

The department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia’s health system by providing timely advice, research and administrative support.

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