Sso3 Executive Assistant

**Department for Education**

**Job reference**: 521354

**Location**: 5115 - MUNNO PARA

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Why work with us**:
We’re building a public education system which is genuinely recognised as world-class - where every preschool and school is great and where there is growth for every child and student.

We are one team, statewide. Everyone in public education works together, united behind our vision because what we're doing today will improve the futures of children in South Australia.

We’re making a difference so South Australia thrives.

**About this role**:
Join the team that drives success As an Executive Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Principal and Business Leader and ensuring the smooth operation of the front office.

Use your administrative skills to contribute to the success of the school and help students reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Accountable for exercising initiative, discretion and judgement in the day-to-day management and co-ordination of an administrative function.
- Provide confidential Executive Secretarial services to the Principal.
- Ensure the promotion and image of the school including the coordination of events and publications.
- Ensure all work performed by non-teaching staff in the front office supports strategic plans, aims and objectives by undertaking the day-to-day management and coordination of their activities.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Excellent communication skills to establish positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills, demonstrating initiative, discretion, and confidentiality consistent with the position.
- Proven experience in administrative office management in a demanding and complex environment including researching and analysing information and data to formulate proposals when working under limited supervision.
- Proven experience in Line and Performance Management practice and procedure which demonstrates a capacity with all types of situations.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures in administrative management that delivers effective outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Desirable experience as a Personal Assistant, and knowledge of Department for Education structure and strategic directions.

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**Special Conditions**:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

**Application Instructions**:
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a written statement of no more than 500 words addressing the selection criteria in the attached document.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

**Remuneration**:
SSO3: $75,293 - $81,720.

**Enquiries**:
Applications should be made through the I Work For SA website.

**Applications close**: 22/02/2023 11:30 PM