Executive Assistant

4 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION Full time

**Department for Child Protection**
**Job reference**: 680009
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: SA Public Sector Employees only

**Role Status**: Full-time term vacancy available until 26 June 2026.

**Remuneration**: ASO3 ($67,589 - $72,033 p.a.) + 12% Superannuation

**Role Details**

**Join the Department for Child Protection’s Adelaide team as an Executive Assistant to the Regional Director on a full-time term basis.**

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Regional Director, helping to keep the office running smoothly and efficiently.

**In this role, you will**:

- Manage timely scheduling of appointments, arrange meetings, prepare correspondence, and organise all necessary documentation on behalf of the Regional Director.
- Liaise and negotiate with agency staff, Ministerial offices, and other public sector personnel on confidential matters relating to the unit.
- Prepare agenda papers for committees, and monitor follow-up actions to ensure tasks are completed.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support for human resources functions, including maintaining personal files, salary systems, and conducting staff audits.

**To be successful**:
You’ll be a confident communicator with experience providing high-quality, confidential executive support while managing a busy and varied workload. You have strong attention to detail and are skilled at producing reports, briefing papers, and managing records effectively.

You communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, engaging well with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. If you have experience in administrative roles and thrive on organisation and precision, this role is for you.

**About the Business**

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

**What We Offer**:

- Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.
- Strong commitment to learning and development.
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
- Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
- Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

**Special Conditions**

To find out more about this role, including the **key selection criteria** and **special conditions**, please click on the attached role description.

To **apply** for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

**Applications close**: 17/07/2025 11:00 PM

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