Senior Ministerial Officer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 591886
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneAt the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving.We play a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks state-wide; building and maintaining the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community.For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia’ s future.We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.Duties
The Senior Ministerial Officer, Office of the Chief Executive, provides a critical support function and essential coordination point, enabling effective liaison between ministerial offices and across the agency. The Senior Ministerial Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective organisation, drafting, review, triage and tracking of items received from and sent to ministerial offices, including but not limited to ministerial correspondence, committee and meeting briefings, requests (including across-government reporting), and Parliament and Cabinet documents. The successful candidate will also be responsible for reporting on the timely action and management of correspondence and requests.The role requires being adaptable to organisational priorities, often multitasking within short timeframes. The successful candidate will possess a high level of verbal and written communication skills, the ability to think laterally, and proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Attention to detail is also vital to the success of the role. The successful candidate is expected to actively participate as a member of the team to manage heavy workloads and tight timeframes, and achieve high-level objectives, including providing leadership, mentoring and training of other staff, and contribute to the achievement of the Department’s strategic objectives. The role also requires the ability to assess correspondence based on experience and knowledge of the Department, liaise with the Ministerial offices, provide recommendations for actions to resolve correspondence enquiries, and a possess a sound knowledge and understanding of Departmental and ministerial structures and workflows.Special Conditions
The successful candidate will be required to provide a National Police Check prior to employment with the Department which must be renewed every three years.Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel may be required.Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 12 monthsRemuneration
ASO5 - $84,522 to $94,003 per annumEnquiries
Leila Hallak-Low
Ministerial and Briefings Coordinator
Telephone: (08) 7133 2273
Email:Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.Applications close: 02/05/2024 9:00 PMFlexibility 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.