Executive Officer

3 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia Health Full time

Executive Officer (Director, Research Strategy)

Job no: 916140
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
- Salary ASO-4 $76,561 -$80,256 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full-time temporary up to 12 months

About the Role

As an Executive Officer, you will provide highly effective, proactive, and confidential administrative and project support to the Executive Director. You will be the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, manage communications, prepare executive briefs, and offer advice and recommendations on complex and sensitive matters. Your expertise will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Executive Director’s office, enabling focus on strategic priorities.

You will contribute to a variety of projects, undertake minor research, and coordinate initiatives as directed by the Executive Director. You will manage the Director’s diary, document management, files, and information systems to ensure seamless operations.

About You

You are a highly capable and proactive professional with strong organisational and communication skills, ready to provide exceptional support in a dynamic executive environment.

- Proven experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant, providing high-level administrative and project support to senior executives.
- Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex issues and tight deadlines.
- Advanced administrative and project management capabilities, including preparing reports, briefings, correspondence, and coordinating meetings or events.
- Highly organised, able to work independently, prioritise competing tasks, adapt to change, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, CALHN fosters a values-driven environment focused on safety, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Join CALHN to contribute to a team committed to a seamless, safe, and connected experience for all.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ communities.

Application Information

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Job ref: 91640

Enquiries to: Meegan Stephenson, Principal Executive Officer to the CEO, CALHN
Phone: (08) 7421 0116
E-mail: Meegan.Stephenson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 3 October 2025

Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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