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Join to apply for the ASO3 - Executive Assistant role at Department for Education, South Australia Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every childs potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a worldleading 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 Educations Mount Gambier regional offices, located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. 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 position is the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders including principals, preschool directors, school and preschool staff, parents and statewide support services, key state government agencies and Department for Education nongovernment partners. The position requires complex and comprehensive daytoday quality responses requiring high levels of time management whilst supporting the achievement of broader Schools and Preschools division goals and objectives. The position contributes 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 RRHANEC (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. Remuneration ASO3 $67,589 - $72,033 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading. 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 fulltime contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 1 year and 6month term contract. Applications close: 17/11/2025 11:30 PM. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including parttime. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Fulltime Job function AdministrativeGovernment Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr