Aso3 Executive Assistant

Department for Education
Job reference: 575362
Location: 5025 - FLINDERS PARK
Job status: Short 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 position
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), Partnerships, Schools and Preschools work groups, clients and stakeholders.
The Executive Assistant 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 non-government partners.
The position is required to provide complex and comprehensive day to day quality responses which require high levels of time management, whilst supporting the achievement of broader Partnerships, Schools and Preschools division goals and objectives.
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.
Application Instructions
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a written statement of no more than 1500 words addressing the key competencies in the position description. In addition, applicants are required to fill and submit attached Application Cover Sheet and Employment Declaration forms.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications must be made through the I Work For SA website.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
ASO3: $66,590 - $70,968 (1.0 FTE) per annum plus superannuation
Enquiries
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Brendyn Semmens, Education Director, Flinders Park 3, on Tel: 0403 340 922 or Email: brendyn.semmens@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
This is a part-time (0.4 FTE) contract, starting immediately until 31 December 2024, with the possibility of extension.
Applications close: 14/02/2024 11:30 PM
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Flexibility 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.