The opportunity Join ReturnToWorkSA as Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance and become a trusted partner to a key executive leader. Working at the centre of a dynamic, purpose-driven business group, you will play a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making, coordinating priorities and ensuring the smooth operation of the Insurance portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, strategic environment and takes a highly proactive approach to anticipating needs, solving problems early, and ensuring the Chief Operating Officer can operate efficiently and effectively.

The position

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance, you will provide high-level executive, administrative and operational support, acting as a key point of coordination between the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance, executive colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders. This is a full‑time ongoing position.

Key responsibilities include

supporting the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance to operate efficiently and effectively proactive diary, inbox and meeting management for the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance anticipating priorities, identifying potential issues early, and taking action without direction preparing agendas, briefing papers, presentations and correspondence coordinating executive meetings, forums and governance activities managing travel, expenses and other administrative requirements building effective relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working Position description Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer PD - Insurance Group - May 2026.pdf Remuneration The base salary for this position starts at $83,738.00 per annum (exclusive of superannuation).



The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. Why join us?

Experience a workplace culture that rewards your contribution and provides the development and support to help you reach your potential. At ReturnToWorkSA, you can expect a range of advantages including:

strong wellbeing program including gym access, health initiatives and EAP flexible working arrangements including work from home, compressed working hours, purchased leave and many other options ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth modern Adelaide CBD offices with great views and excellent facilities About you

You are an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys being one step ahead. You anticipate needs before they arise, build trusted relationships quickly and take pride in creating structure, organisation and momentum in a busy environment. You are confident working with senior leaders, managing competing priorities and handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. proven experience supporting a Chief Executive, senior executive, General Manager or other senior executive leader highly proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and act ahead of time strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities strategically demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders excellent written and verbal communication skills high levels of discretion,



professionalism and attention to detail confidence working in a digital, complex or fast-changing environment a proactive, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement Why apply?

This is a great opportunity to:

become a trusted partner to the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance gain exposure to executive and strategic decision-making work across a diverse portfolio build relationships with senior leaders directly support organisational success How to apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role addressed to Shaun Meehan, Chief Operating Officer - Insurance, by 5pm 14 August 2026. If you would like to discuss the position further, Tina Edalat can be contacted on 08 8233 2246.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we encourage early submission. Further information

We are looking for people who align with our values: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.

Inclusion and acceptance ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every requirement and check every box, we welcome your application.

About

ReturnToWorkSA

At ReturnToWorkSA, our purpose is to empower and support South Australians impacted by work injury. Our services and those delivered by our claims agents are designed to provide early intervention support to workers and employers following a work injury to ensure the worker can recover and return to work as quickly as possible. We manage premiums and investments while regulating the Return to Work scheme, ensuring fairness, compliance and promoting the health benefits of work.

📌 Executive Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 ReturnToWorkSA
📍 Adelaide