The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Senior Administration Officer, on a full time term basis, to provide effective and comprehensive senior administrative support within the Minister’s Office.

The role is responsible to:

• Coordinate the receipt and management of complex enquires, issues and requests received by the Minister’s Office
• Liaise and communicate effectively with constituents, Members of Parliament, advocates, government and non-government agencies, and maintain positive relationships
• Effectively coordinate contracts received by the Minister’s Office through relevant portals and databases.
  

About You

We are looking for an individual with demonstrated experience in contributing to the delivery of effective administrative services across the office. You will have experience in a range of relevant electronic databases, record management and correspondence applications.

You will have a proven ability to work within a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of stakeholders, whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

If you understand Government mechanisms and are able to manage a high and varied workload, prioritise, meet deadlines, and take initiative, then this may be the role for you.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

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The Department for Child Protection plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.