Executive Support Officer

Classification: ASO4
Salary Range: $82,212-$86,180 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday, 1 September 2026

About the Opportunity

The Office of the Chief Executive is seeking applications for an Executive Support Officer to provide confidential, high-quality administrative and executive support. This key role is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of sensitive correspondence and records through workflow coordination and mailbox triage. You will also coordinate executive diaries and meetings, manage travel arrangements, and provide proactive, responsive support to departmental executives.

Working closely with senior executives, ministerial offices and key stakeholders, you will deliver exceptional customer service while exercising sound judgement, professionalism and discretion in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a keen eye for detail to ensure consistently high standards of quality and accuracy.

About the Business

The Office of the Chief Executive is responsible for providing support, advice, assurance, risk management and intergovernmental relations services to the Chief Executive to assist in the successful and efficient delivery of AGD objectives. The OCE consists of a small administrative team which sits alongside specialist legal counsel and senior AGD executives.

As a department, the AGD promotes justice by protecting the rights of all South Australians, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/. 

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

A pre-employment declaration must also be completed to the satisfaction of the panel. 

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Kris Swaffer, Director, Office of the Chief Executive on (08) •••• •483 or kris.swaffer@sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.