Department for Education
Job reference: 622256
Location: 5118 - GAWLER
Job status: Long 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), Schools and Preschools workgroups, 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 state-wide 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 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 Cover Letter. The Cover Letter should be maximum two pages and address the key competencies in the attached position description.
In addition, applicants are required to fill and submit attached Application Cover Sheet and Pre 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: $67,589 - $72,033 (1.0 FTE) per annum plus 11.5% superannuation plus leave loading.
Enquiries
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Tanya Oshinsky, Education Director, on Tel: (08) 8522 0913 or Email: tanya.oshinsky@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
This is a part-time (0.2 FTE) contract, starting immediately for 12 months.
Applications close: 06/11/2024 11:30 PM