Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 862421
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing a professional and confidential executive support service to the Executive Director National Parks and Public Lands and for managing their office to ensure that information is effectively coordinated (briefings, Cabinet submissions, estimates, etc.) and their office is responsive to stakeholders. The Executive Assistant plays a key role in facilitating emerging, complex and sensitive issues on behalf of the Executive Director and managing minor projects. Key functions undertaken by the role include coordinating and maintaining diaries, preparing letters, reports and presentations, preparing minutes and briefing notes, managing e-mails, maintaining records and correspondence, scheduling and maintaining travel arrangements and undertaking ad hoc tasks requested by the Executive Director’s leadership team.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: Temporary Backfill Contract up to 30 July 2027

 Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• Demonstrated high level experience working as an Executive Assistant, including diary and email management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SA public sector business management requirements and communication protocols.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of Ministerial, Cabinet, Parliamentary and legislative processes as they apply to Government agencies.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft office.
• Experience in composing documents such as letters, memos and record minutes accurately, clearly and concisely.
• High level of attention to detail in all written communication and an understanding of the expected standards and protocols of the organisation.
• Ability to prioritise workload and allocate time appropriately using available tools.
• Understands the issue or problem that needs to be addressed or solved and can critically examine the possible causes and identity solutions.
• Is able to identify inconsistencies or discrepancies in information and be discerning in how to handle this.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• This role has been identified as a Position of Trust. You will be required to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every three years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months. 

Remuneration: ASO4 $82,212 min - $86,180 max p.a.

Enquiries and Applications to:

Katanya Nitschke, Team Leader, Executive Support
[email protected]
Mobile: 0459 842 509

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the following questions:

• Describe your skills and experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Describe your experience in providing operational support to an Executive.
• Why are you a good fit for this Executive Assistant role?

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 28/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description ASO4 Executive Assistant -P00426.pdf

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.