Department for Education
Job reference: 644274
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading 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:
The purpose of the System Performance Division is to leverage data as a strategic asset to improve educational outcomes. We do this by effectively curating, managing, and analysing data, providing advice and insight to support evidence-informed practices, and fostering a data literate culture. System Performance is responsible for providing data analytics and business intelligence services to the Department for Education and leads data governance.
The Office of the Executive Director is responsible for providing centralized business management, administration services, and leadership to the System Performance division. It also provides direct executive support to the Executive Director, System Performance. Building and demonstrating a culture of exemplary service, efficiency, and lean process is a core competency for this team.
The Executive Assistant is accountable for providing high-quality and timely executive and administrative support to the Executive Director, System Performance Division and limited executive support to Directors in the division. The Executive Assistant works closely with the Executive Director on day to day matters such as calendar management, meeting coordination, travel management, and ensuring timely and appropriate responses are provided to urgent matters.
The Executive Assistant also provides a professional and responsive central point of contact for the Executive Director, and the division as a whole. The position also works closely with the Business Manager for the System Performance division to ensure that effective administrative services are provided to the division across HR, Finance, and facilities management.
Qualifications:
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Relevant 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 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 every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
ASO4 $76,561 - $80,256 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Tina Smith, Business Manager, via tel: (08) 8226 1412 or email:
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 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 full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract with potential for ongoing. Full-time availability is preferred, but part-time would be considered. Work from home options are also available.
Applications close: 25/01/2025 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- ASO-4 Executive Assistant - Position Description.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.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.
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