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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-4  $76,561 - $80,256 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

As an Executive Officer, you will provide essential support to the Executive Director, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of their office. You will manage communications, coordinate diaries, oversee document and information systems, and assist with complex and sensitive issues, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will ensure the Executive Director is supported in delivering strategic and operational priorities.

In this dynamic role, you will also contribute to a variety of projects, prepare executive briefs, conduct research, and provide advice and recommendations to support informed decision-making. You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, helping to foster strong relationships across the organisation. If you are proactive, highly organised, and enjoy working in a fast-paced executive environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About You

You are a highly organised and proactive professional with exceptional administrative and communication skills, capable of supporting senior executives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. With strong project management and analytical abilities, you thrive under pressure and can prioritise competing tasks while maintaining high standards of work. Your experience working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders ensures effective outcomes and smooth operations.

• Proven experience supporting senior executives, including preparing reports, briefings, and correspondence

• Skilled in project management, research, data analysis, and providing high-level administrative support

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and a commitment to quality, ethics, and risk management standards

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant 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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  920201

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 14 November 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 920201 RD Executive Officer.pdf

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