Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 653282
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Convenient CBD location
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

**About the Business**

Our Disability Division provides valuable support to the South Australian community through direct service delivery, inclusion policy and sector reform work. As a registered NDIS provider, they supervise and help with everyday tasks to support people living with disability to live as independently as possible. The division also encompasses quality and clinical services and the DHS Equipment Program.

**Role Details**

The Executive Assistant is a role within Disability and is accountable to the Executive Director, Disability for:

- Providing timely, accurate and pro-active advice on a broad range of issues and priorities, including undertaking research, data collection and preparing reports or correspondence.
- Monitoring that the departmental and divisional policies, procedures, standards, and customer service principles are applied in the delivery of administrative services.
- Managing the day-to-day requirements of the Executive Director’s office to ensure smooth operational function.
- Manage small projects linked to improving executive functions and supporting the role of the Executive Director.
- Maintaining collaborative and effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners as a key representative of the Executive Director, Disability Services.

**Special Conditions**

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Please note: This role is a job share position, part-time at 0.6FTE, 22.5 hours per week. Days required Wednesday to Friday with a requirement to be in the office on both Wednesday and Thursday.

**Role Status**: Term up to 06/03/2026

**Salary Range**: $76,561-$80,256 (ASO4)

**Location**: Adelaide

**Diversity and Inclusion**

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

**Applications close**: 20/02/2025 11:30 PM

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