• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Office of the Chief Executive
• Salary: $85,790 to $95,413 – ASO5 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 13 November 2026

Overview:

This is a busy and exciting role supporting the Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier to enhance the health of the South Australian community.

The Executive Coordinator will be responsible for the management and coordination of all executive systems and functions and ensuring the effective dissemination of critical information across the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW) and to our many Public Health partners across the government and the community.  This results in efficient and effective conduct of executive business activities and supports the Chief Public Health Officer in meeting Public Health responsibilities and legislative obligations across the state.

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:  919117

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

Tessa Jones
Director, Office of the Chief Executive
Phone: 8226 6656
E-mail: tessa.jones@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 06 November 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• 919117 - Executive Coordinator - Public Health - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines