Department for Education
Job reference: 760801
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 Executive Assistant works as part of the executive support team within Curriculum and Learning, providing high level personal and executive support to the Executive Director, Curriculum and Learning. The role is responsible for a high level of service provision to internal and external clients and demands a high degree of initiative, professional judgement and autonomy including sound knowledge of agency programs, activities and policy. The Executive Assistant manages politically sensitive information requiring a high level of confidentiality and discretion. The challenging environment the position operates within is subject to rapid change and requires the application of initiative and high level problem solving skills.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil.
Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
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
ASO4 $76,561 - $80,256 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Vikas Thakur, Manager, C&L Operations, via tel: or email:
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 term contract to January 2027.
Applications close: 13/01/2026 11:30 PM