TAFE SA
Job reference: 846982
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time long-term contract until 29 December 2028
• ASO4 salary range $79,432 - $83,266 p.a. + super
• Based at Light Square campus / Kaurna Country
• View: Role Description

The Opportunity

The TAFE SA Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care is a national leader in vocational education and training (VET), dedicated to building a skilled, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce that supports children, families, and communities across Australia.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for the provision of a wide range of executive administration and project support services including diary management, scheduling meetings and organising travel/accommodation. Management of internal and external correspondence, including independently preparing responses where required, dealing with enquiries of a complex, sensitive and confidential nature.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in an executive support capacity, including document preparation, file management, diary management, undertaking research and managing minor projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and processes to avoid errors and take corrective action to minimise mistakes and notify others when appropriate.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and to provide excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders from members of the public to senior executives.

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Why TAFE SA?

TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia. Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact! GO GET IT!

Perks & Benefits

Life at TAFE SA comes with perks you’ll love:

• Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
• Purchase Annual Leave
• Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
• Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
• Career development and progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready to Shape the Future?

Click "Apply" - we’re excited to hear from you! Share your resume and a response to the selection criteria outlined in the role description (maximum two pages). All applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, please contact Julie Pisano – Director Centre of Excellence, Early Childhood Education via email at Julie.pisano@tafesa.edu.au

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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Applications close: 18/06/2026 11:45 PM

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.