Job Description
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SA Health
Job reference: 876326
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
Salary ASO-5 $84,522 - $+4,003 p.a.
Full-time permanent
About the role
The Senior Executive Officer provides a range of high-level executive, secretariat, and project support services to a nominated Senior Executive. This includes offering professional administrative support, managing communications, creating project plans, and managing projects, preparing executive briefs, and implementing strategies to support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives.
The Senior Executive Officer is responsible for ensuring consistency and best practice management of the strategic committees supporting the CALHN Executive Team. This involves coordinating committee activities, ensuring effective communication among members, and maintaining alignment with organisational goals.
Additionally, the Senior Executive Officer acts as the strategic interface across the organisation and SA Health. In this capacity, the officer anticipates issues that may require the Executive's attention, provides leadership, and facilitates the development of strategic corporate and management initiatives.
This role is pivotal in bridging communication and strategy implementation between the Executive team, the organisation and its key stakeholders.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
What we offer
Attractive salary packaging available
Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
Essential Requirements:
Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.
Job ref:
Enquiries to:
Holly Clark
Telephone: 041+ 628 0+6
holly.clark@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 13 September 2026
Attachments
876326 RD Senior Executive Officer.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
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.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
SA Health
Job reference: 876326
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
Salary ASO-5 $84,522 - $+4,003 p.a.
Full-time permanent
About the role
The Senior Executive Officer provides a range of high-level executive, secretariat, and project support services to a nominated Senior Executive. This includes offering professional administrative support, managing communications, creating project plans, and managing projects, preparing executive briefs, and implementing strategies to support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives.
The Senior Executive Officer is responsible for ensuring consistency and best practice management of the strategic committees supporting the CALHN Executive Team. This involves coordinating committee activities, ensuring effective communication among members, and maintaining alignment with organisational goals.
Additionally, the Senior Executive Officer acts as the strategic interface across the organisation and SA Health. In this capacity, the officer anticipates issues that may require the Executive's attention, provides leadership, and facilitates the development of strategic corporate and management initiatives.
This role is pivotal in bridging communication and strategy implementation between the Executive team, the organisation and its key stakeholders.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
What we offer
Attractive salary packaging available
Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
Essential Requirements:
Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.
Job ref:
Enquiries to:
Holly Clark
Telephone: 041+ 628 0+6
holly.clark@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 13 September 2026
Attachments
876326 RD Senior Executive Officer.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
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.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.