Department for Education
Job reference: 711452
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a outstanding 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: (08) 82264074 or email: jenna.phillips-wilkinson3@sa.gov.au
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