Senior Business Support Officer (To The Director)

Description:

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport delivers expert planning policy, efficient transport and valuable social economic infrastructure to the South Australian community that enhances the lifestyle of South Australians every day.

We are passionate about our purpose and are seeking candidates that share in our vision and our values of collaboration, honesty, excellence, enjoyment, and respect.

The Opportunity
This role forms part of our Contract Management team which is responsible for managing a range of construction and road maintenance contracts necessary to enable vital planned and emergency works. We collaborate with industry as well as workers on site to keep our State moving and operating efficiently.

The Senior Business Support Officer is accountable to the Director for Contract Management for the provision of highly confidential administrative services to deliver exceptional outcomes to the Director and Directorate more broadly.

About You
We’ re looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about making a difference. To be successful in this role you’ ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

• Provide proactive administrative and secretarial support, serving as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage correspondence, proofread and edit documents and emails, and ensure efficient project coordination.
• Coordination of travel/ accommodation arrangements.
• Records management, meeting coordination, room bookings and diary management.
• Work autonomously, coordinating agency functions with a solution-driven mindset.
• Adapt to shifting priorities, multitasking effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, lateral thinking,
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Bring enthusiasm, motivation, and a team-oriented attitude.
• Excel at working independently and collaboratively, prioritising tasks to achieve objectives.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Special Conditions
A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 12 months

Remuneration
ASO4 - $76,561 to $80,256 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
Cameron Billinghurst
Director Construction Commercial Advisory
Telephone: (08) 7133 1244
Email: Cameron.Billinghurst@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Senior Business Support Officer to the Director -ASO4

Flexibility Statement
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.