ASO4 Executive Assistant

Location: Adelaide CBD
Work Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract
Sector: State Government

Make a Direct Impact in the Public Sector

Are you a high-level administrative professional looking for a role where your work directly supports the well-being of South Australians?

A State Government department is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated Executive Assistant to provide seamless, confidential, and high-quality executive support to the Executive Director within the department. Operating in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, this is your opportunity to leverage your elite organisational skills to make a meaningful difference in the government health sector.

The Opportunity

In this fast-paced, high-impact role, you will be the ultimate gatekeeper and strategic coordinator for the Executive Director. You won’t just manage a calendar - you will navigate competing priorities, coordinate critical branch information, and facilitate vital communication between the Minister's office, the Chief Executive, and key cross-government stakeholders.

Your daily focus will include:

• Executive Support: Managing complex diaries, coordinating travel itineraries, triaging high-level enquiries, and prepping crucial meeting materials.

• Correspondence & Reporting: Reviewing and drafting high-level briefs, minutes, and urgent responses for the Minister, Cabinet, and senior leadership.

• Project & Event Coordination: Assisting with business planning, tracking statutory data, and coordinating workshops or forums.

• Financial Administration: Managing credit card reconciliations and purchasing support via government accounting software.

Who You Are

To thrive in this environment, you are a resilient administrative powerhouse who stays calm under pressure and excels in politically sensitive environments.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven Executive Experience: Demonstrated success providing secretarial or executive support to senior management, committees, and board-level environments.

• Elite Communication & Tact: Exceptional written skills to draft ministerial responses and the diplomacy needed to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.

• Resourcefulness & Drive: A proactive approach to problem-solving, juggling multiple projects concurrently, and managing heavy workloads with absolute discretion.

• Tech Savvy: Proficient across the Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in robust record-management practices (experience with Objective systems is highly desirable).

Mandatory Screening & Conditions

• Must have a current National Police Clearance (Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check).

• Compliance with SA Health immunisation risk category requirements.

Ready to Apply?

If you are an adaptable, high-performing EA ready to take on a rewarding challenge in the heart of Adelaide, we want to hear from you.

Click Apply to submit your resume (in Word format) and cover letter detailing your suitability for this high-level role.
For confidential enquiries please contact Melissa Zalewski at melissa.zalewski@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Why work for Randstad?

Join Randstad's community of contractors for customer service roles across various Government departments. Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits.

• We offer three pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week.
• Access to My Randstad portal for easy payslip access
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts Cinemas and many more
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services.

Our team is genuine in the support they offer, whether it be helping you to secure the right work opportunity, supporting your development or supporting you while you are contracting for us.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.