Role Highlights
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Supportive leadership team
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Diverse and inclusive culture
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Ongoing, permanent full-time role
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Our Disability and Specialised Services Division provides valuable support to the South Australian community through direct service delivery, inclusion policy and sector reform work. As a registered NDIS provider, they provide SIL services that supervise and help with everyday tasks to support people living with disability to live as independently as possible. The Division also encompasses quality and clinical services and the DHS Equipment Program.
Role Details
The Executive Assistant is a role within Disability and Specialised Services and is accountable to the Executive
Officer for:
• delivering high level confidential and proactive executive and administrative support to members of the
Executive Leadership Group, including managing correspondence, diary coordination, priorities and timecritical matters
• providing informed and timely through research, data analysis and preparation of reports, briefs,
presentations, and correspondence to support effective executive decision-making
• managing day-to-day operational requirements, workflows, and communications to ensure the smooth
functioning of the Executive Office and alignment with departmental policies, standards, and governance
requirements
• building and maintaining strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to
represent the Executive Office effectively and support the Department’s objectives.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Lauren Nicholas
0456 874 616
Diversity And Inclusion
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the
full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people,
culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of our team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to
our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or
neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions
Resume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages,
addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our
Job Application Guide
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check,
which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the
South Australia Police
or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS,
including periodic assessment during your employment.