Governance and Administration Support Officer

Job reference: 673682
Location: Adelaide
Job status: Temporary appointment up to 12 months
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
ASO4 - $76,561 to $80,265 pa + superannuation

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is one of the largest state government agencies in South Australia.

Our extensive portfolio means we interact with South Australians daily.

Through the infrastructure we build and maintain, transport systems we operate, licensing and regulatory services we administer and the safety initiatives we drive, our work encompasses every part of our State.

We connect South Australians to keep our State moving - now and for the future.

Public Transport South Australia
Public Transport South Australia (PTSA) moves millions of South Australians.

We provide well connected and customer-focused public transport services safely, efficiently and sustainably.

We are involved in delivering game-changing projects, from the electrification of our trains, improving services based on feedback and demand, through to the exciting transition to renewable energy, creating a legacy for our State.

The Opportunity
We believe we have the most talented and skilled workforce in government. Our people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the South Australian community.

The PTSA Commercial Governance and Projects Directorate is responsible for ensuring compliance and effective governance, business management, data analytics and strategic project management across PTSA.

We are seeking a Governance and Administration Support Officer to join our team, reporting to the Senior Governance Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing a range of high-level executive, secretariat, and administrative support for Commercial Governance and Projects related functions, and coordinating the preparation and finalisation of briefings, reports and submissions to support Directorate activities as required.

• Collecting sensitive information from a variety of sources and disseminating information, whilst maintaining confidentiality.

• Providing day to day administrative support to the Director, Commercial Governance and Projects, by acting as the primary point of contact for diary/scheduling management.

About You
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured reports and recommendations under tight deadlines. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, effectively liaising across all levels, and contributing to positive negotiations and problem-solving. With experience working under limited direction, you will need to be capable of coordinating and implementing programs and policies.

Managing multiple priorities under pressure, consistently delivering high-quality, professional documentation with strong attention to detail is required. Additionally, you need to be adept at handling sensitive information with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.

If this sounds like you and you are a proactive and results-driven professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in a business-related discipline will be highly regarded.

Special Conditions
A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Enquiries
Marianne Melito
Senior Governance Officer
Telephone: ***
Email: ***************

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached Role Statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Applications close 05/06/2025 9:00pm