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ASO3 Executive Assistant


Company : Government of South Australia


Location : Kadina, Australia


Created : 2025-07-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Department for EducationJob reference: 684467Location: 5554 - KADINAJob status: Short Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work withus:Everychild and young person deserves a great education.We have astrategy that aims to unlock every childs potential now andinto the future, one that in partnership with learners, students,parents and the wider South Australian community will build aworld-leading public education system. One that is equitable andprioritises learning and wellbeing.Togetherwe will make our education system the best it can be.When ourchildren and young people thrive, so do our communities and ourstate.About therole:TheExecutive Assistant is responsible for providing specialised,personal, confidential secretarial and administrative assistanceand support to the Education Director, the Local Education Team(LET), Schools and Preschools workgroups, clients andstakeholders.TheExecutive Assistant is the primary point of contact for internaland external stakeholders including principals, preschooldirectors, school and preschool staff, parents and state-widesupport services, key state government agencies and Department forEducation non-government partners. The position is required toprovide complex and comprehensive day to day quality responseswhich require high levels of time management, whilst supporting theachievement of broader Schools and Preschools division goals andobjectives.Theposition is required to contribute to the delivery and maintenanceof efficient and effective work practices within the Schools andPreschools division.Qualifications:Essential:Nil.Desirable:An appropriate tertiary qualification.Specialconditions:Thesuccessful applicant is required to gain a Department for HumanServices (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to beingemployed which is required to be renewed every five years beforeexpiry. 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 everythree years.For allother Special Conditions please refer to the attached PositionDescription.Remuneration:ASO3$67,589 - $72,033 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) andleave loading (will adjusted based on hours worked).Enquiries:Enquiriescan be directed to David Cowles, Education Director, via tel: (08)8828 0513 or email: david.cowles@sa.gov.auApplicationinstructions:Applications should bemade through the IWorkForSA website.Applicants are requiredto submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, EmploymentDeclaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pagesaddressing the key competencies in the attached positiondescription.People ofAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who havea disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Additionalnote:This is apart-time contract role (negotiable between 22.5 to 30 hours perweek i.e. 0.6-0.8 FTE), initial 3-month term contract.Applications close: 27/07/202511:30 PMAttachments:- ASO3 Executive Assistant position description July 2025.pdf- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdfFlexibility StatementThe 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