We are currently sourcing an Executive Assistant to work within a state government agency for short-term contract assisting the Disaster Waste team. This role is an immediate start and will be part of the team that is coordinating the clean-up/response efforts for the River Murray Flood event.
This is an entry level Assistant role where we are looking for a combination of clerical/administrative/records keeping skills.
The role of the SA Government Agency is to:
- Keep South Australia at the forefront of green innovation in waste management, resource recovery and the circular economy
- Increase economic growth for South Australia by reducing waste and pollution, improving business practices and efficiencies and building South Australia's competitive edge and resilience
- Build the State's capability and resilience in the area of disaster waste management
**About the Role**
The Executive Assistant, Disaster Waste is accountable for providing highly effective, responsive and confidential
administrative and clerical services to support the operation of the agency under the State's Disaster Waste Management Capability Plan for disaster waste preparedness and clean-up. The role reports to the Program Director, Disaster Waste, and works closely with all staff across the disaster waste team.
You will be responsible for the delivery of a range of high-quality administration services that assist in the effective and efficient operations of the team, and for providing particular administrative support to the Program Director, Disaster Waste when required. The disaster waste teams will be provided with administrative support, and project assistance on occasion. The role also undertakes minor projects as directed by the Program Director, Disaster Waste.
**Special Conditions**
- Capacity to work on occasion from a fully equipped home office.
- Occasional out of hours work may be required.
- Intrastate and interstate travel, including overnight absences may be required.
**Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications)**
**Essential**
- A good understanding of the principles of providing a professional administrative support service.
- Able to clearly, accurately and concisely prepare documents such as agendas, minutes, correspondence and internal staff resources.
- Effective in checking own work for content, and accuracy in line with expected standards.
- Experienced in managing a high and varied workload, organising priorities, meeting deadlines and using initiative.
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships, and provide advice and communicate effectively with management, staff at all levels and with a diverse group of individuals.
- Experience in using an electronic document records management system
- Able to prioritise and monitor workload and allocate time appropriately while communicating difficulties to their manager in a timely manner.
**Desirable**
- Relevant qualifications or experience in Office Administration or as an Executive or Administrative Assistant
- Awareness of the responsibilities of the disaster waste work area as it relates to the strategic direction of the Agency.
- An understanding of the objectives and strategic direction of Green Industries SA
- Work Health and Safety
- Accepts responsibility for own and other's safety.
- Actively participates in consultation about work, health and safety issues.
- Identifies and reports hazards and identifies risk controls where appropriate
- Corporate Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain security in line with whole of government and agency policies.
- Actively participate in the Agency's Performance Review and Development Program.
- Demonstrate appropriate and professional workplace behaviours that are in line with the Code of Ethics for the South
Only suitable applicants will be contacted.