Executive Coordinator and Project Support Officer

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy & Governance – Aboriginal Health
• Salary: $76,561 to $80,256 – ASO4 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

• The Aboriginal Health unit sits within the Strategy and Governance Division of the Department of Health and Wellbeing (DHW) and reports to the Deputy Chief Executive.
• The Executive Coordinator and Project Support Officer will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the provision of a confidential, high quality and timely executive support for the Chief Aboriginal Health Officer.
• The role will be responsible for developing and coordinating systems and processes within Aboriginal Health to ensure the quality administrate function across the unit.
• The role will be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administrative, research and project support services for the Chief Aboriginal Health Officer including pre-emptive management of emails, the preparation of reports, briefing notes, data collection and analysis to assist with the resolution of complex and sensitive issues.
• The role will also provide project support to Aboriginal Health leadership in the delivery of complex projects or initiatives and delivering efficient administrative services including word and excel processing and maintaining high level record management practices.
• The role will participate as an integral team member of the Aboriginal Health unit contributing to the Department of Health and Wellbeing business plan.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 913630

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Denis Yengi
(08) 7117 6062
E-mail: Denis.Yengi@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 06 September 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines