aso6 - senior executive officer to the chief executive

2 weeks ago

Adelaide SA, Australia Department for Education, South Australia Full time

Department for Education

Job reference: 711452

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role

The Office of the Chief Executive supports the Chief Executive and the Office of the Minister for Education to lead the development of a high performing system that improves the educational attainment and wellbeing of South Australia's children and young people.

The Senior Executive Officer reports to the Chief Executive on a day-to-day basis and is accountable to the Manager, Office of the Chief Executive for the provision of high quality, efficient and confidential secretarial service and high-level research, analysis and project support. In association with the Manager, the Senior Executive Assistant will manage the logistics and protocols associated with the functions of the Chief Executive and initiate and develop responses to enquiries from the public and Senior Departmental Officers.

The position is responsible for the coordination of matters relating to the strategic and operational business of the Chief Executive, Manager and senior staff members within the Office of the Chief Executive.

The Senior Executive Officer ensures the provision of a highly effective communication and liaison service for the Manager and Chief Executive and the development, monitoring and review of correspondence standards and processes that are efficient and professionally presented.

The position operates in a politically sensitive environment whereby confidentiality, discretion and integrity of the highest order is necessary.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Nil

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.

Remuneration

ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Jenna Phillips-Wilkinson, Manager, Office of the Chief Executive Operations, via tel: or email: jenna.phillips-

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

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

Additional note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 11-month term contract.

Applications close: 14/12/2025 11:30 PM

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