aso4 engagement and project coordinator

Department of State Development

Job reference: 710054

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government's lead economic development agency.

Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability, capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the right people for the right jobs and offer an attractive, flexible workplace.

For more information about our agency, please visit:

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About the role:

The Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) is a dynamic and responsive team providing professional and high-level support to the Chief Executive, the Executive Leadership Committee and Ministers. The OCE comprises of four function areas including Strategic Engagement, Executive Services, Strategic Policy and Cabinet and Strategic Projects.

The Engagement and Project Coordinator will be part of the Strategic Engagement team and will work across the OCE providing project coordination and administrative support.

The role will support and contribute to the design and delivery of engagement activity undertaken with South Australian businesses, industry groups and other stakeholders.

The Engagement and Project Coordinator will support the effective delivery of a range of project coordination and administrative tasks across the OCE. These tasks include coordination of engagement activities, event logistics, invitations and travel arrangements, coordination and preparation of briefings, management of stakeholder databases, project management planning and reporting, financial processes and diary management.

As an Engagement and Project Coordinator, you will:

• Provide project coordination and support to the Strategic Engagement team in supporting the delivery of engagement activity across high priority projects, through the identification of stakeholders and event logistics, as required.

• Undertake research and liaison with relevant teams to inform program recommendations and supporting briefings for community and country cabinet visits for Ministers and the Chief Executive.

• Support the delivery of best practice engagement activities for the Department and the delivery of online and in person engagement activities.

• Support and coordination of briefings for relevant international engagement activity, diplomatic visits and other project work to contribute to the efficient delivery of outcomes.

• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide administrative support to the Strategic Policy and Cabinet team as needed in the preparation, review and transmittal of cabinet and parliamentary documentation, as well as support for strategic policy and project coordination activities.

• Provide back-up Executive Officer support to the Senior Executive Officer to the Chief Executive, as required.

Key Competencies:

To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:

• Experience in supporting the review, implementation, documentation and delivery of engagement activities.
• High quality research skills, including collation and interpretation of information and data to support program objectives, reporting and preparation of briefings and other material.
• Experience in the effective coordination of project activities, events and logistics and engaging with industry and business stakeholders.
• Experience in the coordination and preparation of briefings and written reports to Senior Executives that are of high quality, tailored to the purpose and audience and meet strict timeframes.
• Experience in providing administrative support services in areas such as meeting coordination, travel logistics and diary management.

Remuneration: Competitive salary ASO4 $76,561 to $80,256 p.a. plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Essential: Nil
• Desirable: NIl

Special Conditions:

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing basis for up to 24 months.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC)

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Karen Priest, Senior Engagement Projects Advisor via

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
• Include 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager)
• Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert.

Applications close: 30/11/2025 11:00 PM