Executive Assistant to the Regional Director

Job Description

Executive Assistant to the Regional Director Department for Child Protection Job reference: 654724Location: 5108 - SALISBURYJob status: Short Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 29 August 2025Remuneration: ASO3 ($67,589 - $72,033 p.a.) + 11.5% Superannuation Role Details The Department for Child Protection is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Regional Director to join the Northern Region team on a full-time term basis. The role is responsible for: Arranging timely scheduling of appointments, arranging meetings, and obtaining all required documentation and preparing correspondence on behalf of the Regional Director. Liaising, coordinating, and negotiating with relevant agency staff, Ministerial staff, and other relevant public sector personnel on confidential matters related to the unit. Preparation of agenda papers and undertaking and monitoring appropriate follow-up action for committees. Providing comprehensive administrative support services relating to human resources including maintenance of personal files, salary information systems, and staff audits. About You We are looking for a vibrant communicator with experience providing high quality confidential executive support and managing a high and varied workload. To be successful in this role you will have experience producing reports, briefing papers, and knowledge of records management processes. You will also have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders. If you have experience in providing administrative functions and have high attention to detail, then this may be the role for you. About the Business The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people, and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong, and connected. What We Offer: Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia. Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families. Paid Parental and Partner Leave. Free annual flu vaccination for staff. Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities. Health and well-being initiatives so you can perform at your best at work. Special Conditions To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions , please click on the attached role description. Enquiries: Gabrielle MacDonald, Directorate Business Manager on 8208 6173 or email: Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal. Applications close: 05/03/2025 11:00 PMAttachments: - DCP Job Application Guide v1-3.pdf- Role Description - Executive Assistant to the Regional Director - ASO3.pdfFlexibility 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr