• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Office of the Chief Psychiatrist
• Salary: $76,561 to $80,256 – ASO4 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 02 January 2026

Overview:

• The Executive Assistant is accountable to the Chief Psychiatrist for coordinating and providing a range of confidential high-level executive support and administrative services within the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist, transcribing diary and meeting coordination; procurement of goods and services; executive related event coordination, accommodation and environment needs; records management; and other administrative tasks.
• The role requires active participation in the review of administrative processes and procedures for continuous improvement and a well-respected professional interface between the Chief Psychiatrist, Department staff, LHNs, Ministerial staff and other relevant mental health related personnel on urgent and confidential matters. Timely organisation and administration executive support, project and research activities for the Chief Psychiatrist are essential to the effective functioning of the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and achievement of its strategic goals; to this the end the incumbent will work collaboratively with other staff to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day office business.

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: 899940

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving ‘Unsupervised Contact with Vulnerable Groups’ is required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

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

Sally Cunningham

Manager Legislation and Policy

Phone:   7117 9877

E-mail:  sally.cunningham@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Sunday, 04 May 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• 899940 - Executive Assistant - Office of the Chief Psychiatrist – Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines