Executive Officer
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 843652 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Opportunity SafeWork SA is seeking a highly organised and capable Executive Officer who thrives in a fast‑paced, responsive and high‑trust environment. This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of the state’s work health and safety regulatory body and contribute directly to outcomes that protect the safety and wellbeing of South Australians at work. Reporting within the Strategic Policy and Legislative Services Team, the Executive Officer provides high‑level, responsive and confidential executive support to the Executive Director and agency Directors. The role requires the exercise of sound professional judgement and discretion in prioritising matters, coordinating timely and accurate advice, and facilitating effective communication across the agency and with key external stakeholders, including ministerial offices. The Executive Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient management of correspondence, briefings, diaries and sensitive matters, while maintaining strong working relationships across SafeWork SA, the Attorney‑General’s Department and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and politically sensitive environment. About SafeWork SA SafeWork SA is a business unit within Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for providing work, health and safety, public safety, and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, our Investigators and Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safety standards are met, and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected. We also help people better understand their work health and safety responsibilities.
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and SafeWork SA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and www.safework.sa.gov.au
What the Attorney-General’s Department offers you The South Australian Public Sector offers a range of flexible working options including working from home, Time Off in Lieu and the option to purchase additional leave for approved eligible employees. The Attorney-General’s Department is committed to developing those employees looking to increase their knowledge and skills through our twice-yearly Performance and Development Plans. Development opportunities include structured training, on-the-job learning, and intra- and inter-department employment opportunities. Our employee wellbeing offering considers role, environment, relationships at work and self. We offer a range of resources to support our employees’ wellbeing including EAP, Mental Health First Aid Officers, Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers and the ORANGES Wellbeing and Resilience program. We review our wellbeing offering regularly based on the results of our annual wellbeing survey.
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Safe Work SA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and SafeWork SA | SafeWork SA
Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
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.
Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information, please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications. For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Erin Sneath, Manager, Strategic Policy and Legislative Services, Safe Work SA on 8522 0835 or erin.sneath@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.
Applications close: 18/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Job Application Pack.pdf - SafeWork SA - J&P - ASO5 - Executive Officer .pdf Flexibility Statement
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