Department for Education
Job reference: 708206
Location: MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Long 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
This ASO3 position is based at the Department for Education's Mount Gambier regional offices, located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. Please note, this is a regional position and is not located in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing specialised, personal, confidential secretarial and administrative assistance and support to the Education Director, the Local Education Team (LET), Schools and Preschools workgroups, clients and stakeholders.
The Executive Assistant is the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders including principals, preschool directors, school and preschool staff, parents and state-wide support services, key state government agencies and Department for Education non-government partners. The position is required to provide complex and comprehensive day to day quality responses which require high levels of time management, whilst supporting the achievement of broader Schools and Preschools division goals and objectives.
The position is required to contribute to the delivery and maintenance of efficient and effective work practices within the Schools and Preschools division.
Qualifications
Essential: NIL
Desirable: An appropriate tertiary qualification.
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
ASO3 $67,589 - $72,033 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Fleur Roachock, Education Director MG2, 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 1 year and 6-month term contract.
Applications close: 17/11/2025 11:30 PM