Executive Assistant To The Minister

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 577879
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Department for Correctional Services
The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.
Duties
The Executive Assistant to the Minister is responsible to the Minister for:

• Providing an efficient and effective Executive Assistant service to the Minister including coordination of the Minister’s appointments, deputations and official engagements.
• Coordinating briefings, speeches, travel requests and accommodation arrangements.
• Managing the operation of major events and functions on behalf of the Minister or their staff, including collating information, arranging hospitality and catering requirements.
• Developing, monitoring and reviewing effective correspondence standards and processes that provide highly effective and professionally presented ministerial documentation.
• Contributing to the delivery and maintenance of efficient work practices within the Office of the Minister.

Special Conditions

• Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.
• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check;
• A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is essential;
• A flexible approach to working hours and leave is required;
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Requirements
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications
Remuneration
ASO5 ($84,522 - $94,003 pa)
Enquiries
Ms Jenna Phillips-Wilkinson
Office Manager, Office of the Hon Joe Szakacs MP
8303 0601
Jenna.Phillips-Wilkinson2@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
All written applications are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification. Your response to each key selection criteria should not exceed two pages in length.
Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process.
Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.
Applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.
Additional Information
This is a temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.
Applications close: 27/02/2024 11:00 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.