Directorate Support Officer

**Office for Early Childhood Development**
**Job reference**: 672175
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Why work with us**:
The Office for Early Childhood Development was created to champion change and to help build a system that gives all South Australian children a flying start to life.

Guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, the Office for Early Childhood Development is the steward of the early childhood development system in South Australia.

The Office is tasked with a significant responsibility: bringing together a holistic, connected system for early childhood development across South Australia, with the goal of reducing the rate of children entering school developmental vulnerable. Critical to this is the roll-out of universal 3-year-old preschool from 2026, giving every child access to 2 years of teacher-led, play-based early learning before school.

**About this role**:
The **Directorate Support Officer** plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the **Change and Local Partnerships Directorate**. This position provides high-level administrative and coordination support to the **Assistant Director**, managing schedules, meetings, correspondence, and key business processes. The role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders, supporting day-to-day activities of the directorate, and assisting with HR, finance, and business improvement initiatives. You will be the go-to person for coordination and administrative support. Your role supports the statewide network of Local to operate effectively by managing diaries, communications, meetings, and business systems, while responding proactively to emerging issues and urgent matters.

As a **Directorate Support Officer**, you will:

- coordinate the Assistant Director’s diary, travel, meetings, and correspondence, ensuring priorities are effectively managed.
- provide administrative and secretariat support, including minute-taking, meeting prep, and follow-up on action items.
- support with HR and finance functions including recruitment assistance, invoice processing, and leave reconciliation.
- contribute to business improvement initiatives and assist with small projects, research, and stakeholder engagement.
- provide flexible support across the broader division during high-volume periods or competing priorities.
- build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**About you**:
If you are an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- **Exceptional organisation & multitasking**: Strong ability to manage priorities, schedules, and competing deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- **Proactive communication**: Confident verbal and written communicator, able to engage with diverse audiences professionally and respectfully.
- **Initiative & judgement**: Capable of working under limited direction, using sound judgement, discretion, and initiative.
- **Technology proficiency**: Experience with tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Objective, BASWARE, and other government systems.
- **Strong coordination skills**: Comfortable managing logistics, correspondence, and follow-up actions with accuracy and attention to detail.

You will work with the Assistant Director, Change and Local Partnerships and collaborate across the Office of Early Childhood Development to support effective operations of the directorate. Other key stakeholders include:

- Local Teams across the state
- Business Support and Corporate Services teams
- Government and non-Government stakeholders and community organisations

**Role benefits**:
You will enjoy:

- Work closely with senior leaders and regional teams to enable seamless operations and coordinated delivery.
- Enjoy a varied role that combines executive support, stakeholder engagement, and business operations.
- Gain exposure to whole-of-government processes while contributing to better outcomes for children and families.
- Flexible working conditions that promote work-life balance

**Application Instructions and Information**:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants must submit a CV, Pre-employment Declaration, and a cover letter outlining their suitability against the key selection criteria in the attached Position Description.

**Additional Note**:
This is a full-time 2-year long term contract role (1.0 FTE) with potential to be made ongoing.

**Remuneration**:
ASO4-$76,561 -$80,256 (1.0 FTE) per annum, plus superannuation.

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

**Applications close**: 04/06/2025 11:45 PM