Board Administration & Executive Support Officer

Department for Workplace and Water
Job reference: 855944
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role

The Board and Administration Support Officer works with the Dogand Cat Management Board and the Dog and Cat Management Unit toprovide an efficient, effective and high-quality secretarial andadministrative support service.

Key duties include providing quality customer service functions,providing accurate information and advice to management, customersand key stakeholders regarding dog and cat management matters,policy and legislation, undertaking of records management for theDog and Cat Management Board, research projects, supporting financeand contract management, and general administrative tasks.

What can we offer you!

- Working in an organisation that is contributing tosignificant environmental outcomes in the great state of SouthAustralia!
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Hybrid working model with flexible working optionsincluding work from home available to promote work lifebalance.
- 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: Term Contract up to June 2027.

Essential Criteria (including qualifications)

- Demonstrated ability to use common sense and pastexperiences to approach problems and provide options to theirmanager for resolving the issue.
- Proven ability to accurately, clearly and concisely composedocuments such as letters, memos and record minutes.
- Proven ability to review and check own work for accuracy,spelling, and formatting in line with the expectedstandards.
- Demonstrated ability to convey services and purpose of workarea to internal and external customers in a clear andrespectful manner.
- Demonstrated ability to relate confidently to people at alllevels in an organisation and work with networks to get thingsdone.




- Proven ability to use Microsoft Suite software applicationsto effectively perform daily work.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of secretarialservices including, minute taking and operating effectively inhigh level meetings.
- A current class “C” driver’s licence is essential.

Special Conditions

- May be required to participate in responses to stateemergencies or associated duties.
- You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, orprovide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allowsyou to work in Australia without restrictions.
- May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel,occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normalhours of work.
- This role requires candidates to provide a NationallyCoordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed everythree years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost ofrenewal.

A successful applicant who is notcurrently employed by the Department will need to have an originalphoto identification document sighted, and to provide a validNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued withinthe last 12 months, before a recommendation for employment can bemade. Shortlisted candidates may have their identity documentsighted at interview.

Remuneration

ASO3 -$74,095 min - $78,694max p.a., pro rata for part time hours.

Enquiries to:
Lauren Burton, Manager Dog and Cat Management
[email protected]
0487-426-870

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: 10/09/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments

- ASO3 Board Administration Support Officer- RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.

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📌 Board Administration & Executive Support Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide