• Full-time, ongoing role• ASO6 $98,478- $104,165 + Super• Based at TAFE SA Adelaide City Campus About TAFE SAAwarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations.
By working with TAFE SA, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.
About the roleTAFE SA is seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Officer to provide expert support to the Executive Director of the Students, Strategic Planning, and Policy Directorate.
This key role requires exceptional administrative, analytical, and project management skills to support TAFE SA's strategic objectives.
Working under broad guidelines, you will lead and coordinate critical projects, manage workflows, and provide insightful advice to enable informed decision-making at the executive level.
The role also involves preparing complex briefings and reports, fostering strategic partnerships, and maintaining confidentiality in sensitive matters.
Key Responsibilities: Provide high-level administrative support, including diary management, travel bookings, and meeting coordination.Develop and deliver project, financial, HR, and risk management plans to support the directorate's strategic goals.Prepare timely and well-researched briefings and reports for senior leadership, the TAFE SA Board, and government stakeholders.Analyse data and provide actionable recommendations to drive continuous improvement.Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful outcomes.Contribute to a positive team culture by participating in initiatives aligned with TAFE SA's strategic aims.Essential to this role: Extensive experience managing multiple workflows in a dynamic, complex environment.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality written reports and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with professional integrity and discretion.High level skills in the provision of data and information and the ability to analyse, evaluate and provide recommendations to Executives and senior leadership.Knowledge and/or understanding of Aboriginal Culture and Community.Relevant qualifications in business or a related field is highly desirable.Special ConditionsThe successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed.
Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).
Some out of hours work will be required during peak periods in line with business needs.The incumbent may need to travel to an alternative location, when required.Some intra/interstate travel and overnight absences may be required.Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Development Program.Eligibility to work in Australia.Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the attached application guidelines.
Your application must address all Key Selection Criteria as listed in the Role Description.
Provide examples outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge of each criterion, and how you put them into practice.
It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not explicitly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.
Inclusion and Flexibility StatementAt TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful.
We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.
TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time.
We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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