Principal Executive Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Government of South Australia Full time

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 657584
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Who are we:

Our department's primary objective is the delivery of homes and housing options for South Australians. In response to the national housing crisis, we are committed to accelerating the build of a diverse range of housing options. We strive to find solutions to the urgent demand for housing security. Our mission focuses on coordinating various portfolios related to housing, housing infrastructure, urban development, and planning. By sound decisions and efficient management, we strive to create sustainable, well-planned communities offering safe and affordable housing options. Join us in our endeavour to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time and make a tangible difference in the lives of our community.

The Role:

Working closely with the Chief Executive, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Executive Support Officer to join our dedicated Office of the Chief Executive team. You will provide executive assistance and secretarial service to the Chief Executive. This role reports directly to the Manager, Office of the Chief Executive and will see you responsible for maintaining key relationships and networks, diary management, researching information, delivery of projects, and the improvement of business processes and capabilities to support the Department's objectives. The Senior Executive Support Officer is also responsible for facilitating a collegiate, professional, and effective network amongst other support staff for executives, with the aim of ensuring effective cooperation, coordination, and collaboration across the Department.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

  • Knowledge of machinery of government including policy development, decision-making, management, and accountability systems and processes.
  • Knowledge of Parliamentary, Cabinet, and Ministerial decision-making processes.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing with people at all levels, including proven ability to consult, liaise, influence, negotiate, and manage conflict with tact and diplomacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time and priorities, including planning, organizing, and progressing concurrent priorities and projects to meet objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating the provision of a range of senior-level highly confidential and responsive administration services, including the delivery of documentation, organization and support of meetings and functions, and the delivery of accurate and effective records and data management.

Desirable Qualification:

Appropriate tertiary qualification in business or commerce.

Special Conditions:

Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years.

Remuneration:

ASO6 – $98,478 min – $104,165 max

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Kirsty Cornford, Manager, Office of the Chief Executive, at

Application Instructions:

All applications must be submitted online. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the role statement, a current CV, and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.

All applicants must complete a 'Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector' form.

Applications close: 13/03/2024 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement:
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.

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