Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
Department for Education
* Job reference:
* Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
* Job status: Long Term Contract
* Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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
Preschools and Early Childhood Services (PECS) provides exceptional support and advocacy for high‑quality government early childhood education and care services that respond to the changing needs of children, families and communities in South Australia.
PECS works collaboratively with leaders and educators, with our colleagues across the department and across agencies, to provide high‑quality and nurturing early learning and care programmes, services and environments where each child can learn and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential.
The Executive Coordinator reports to the Principal Policy Adviser and is accountable to the Executive Director, Preschools and Early Childhood Services for providing high‑level confidential executive, program and administrative support that contributes to the effective management of the Division. Acting as the first point of contact for the Executive Director, the position ensures the timely and confidential management and prioritisation of the Executive's diary and appointments.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role also oversees a range of administrative processes, business improvement initiatives, research and reporting activities to support the efficient coordination of divisional operations and achievement of work priorities. Key responsibilities include HR processes, budget management, financial reconciliation and workflow coordination. This position operates within a dynamic environment and is subject to periods of high workload intensity and shifting priorities that requires sound professional judgement, initiative and discretion.
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
ASO5 $85,790 - $95,413 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Kim Boothey, Principal Policy Adviser, via tel: (08) 822‑63518 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 position (1.0 FTE) offered on a contract basis for a period of up to two years.
Applications close
01/02/ :30 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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