Principal Executive Officer

• Preventive Health SA – Office of the Chief Executive
• Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 31 December 2026

Overview:

• The Principal Executive Officer is responsible for providing high-level executive and secretariat support services directly to the Chief Executive, Preventive Health SA.
• The Principal Executive Officer reports to the Manager, Governance, and is a key role within the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE). The role contributes to delivery and achievement of the OCE Directorate Plan. It is also responsible for the coordination of agency-wide administrative services and correspondence across Preventive Health SA including through provision of informal leadership of administrative staff across each Directorate. The role oversees the implementation and evaluation of administrative practices, systems and procedures across Preventive Health SA ensure consistency of practice, optimise efficiency and support the achievement of quality outcomes.

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: 913031

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

Claire Illingworth
Principal Executive Officer
Phone: (08) 7117 9106
E-mail: claire.illingworth@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 02 September 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines