Executive Assistant - Adelaide, Australia - Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Description

• Fast paced environment with a committed team
• Great career opportunity with South Australia's premier cultural institution

The Executive Assistant to the Director provides a comprehensive high quality, professional secretarial and administrative support service, which assists the Director and Art Gallery Board to achieve the goals and vision on the Art Gallery of South Australia. The Executive Assistant will:

• Provide high level support to the Director and delegated executive team members in diary management, correspondence with external stakeholders and Government, organising travel and other coordination responsibilities.
• Act as a senior member of the Art Gallery's administrative team.
• Demonstrate political astuteness with government, Board and donor relationships.
• Support the Art Gallery Board and GovernanceCommittees
• Contribute to the improvement of office systems.
• Contribute to the highest standards of customer service.

Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.
  

For more information please see the role description:

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's prioritiesin South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well ascentral support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity,knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business

The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) was founded in 1881and its vision is to be the most inspiring art destination in Australia. Itspurpose is to serve the community by transforming the lives of artist andaudiences, achieving this through its world-renowned art collection, gallerybuilding, exhibitions, festivals and events, for current and futuregenerations. AGSA presents a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, pillarexhibitions of international and Australian art and three flagship offeringsbeing the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Tarnanthi Festival ofContemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, and the Ramsay ArtPrize. The AGSA collection comprises more than 47,000 works of art spanning twomillennia and embracing all art forms. The collection exists for our audiences- to comprehend the past, to navigate the present, and as a potent avenue toimagine the future. Placing art, artists and audiences at the very heart of whowe are guides AGSA's artistic and public programs. AGSA contributes positivelyto cultural cohesion, social wellbeing, creativity, engaged citizenship and theeconomic life in South Australia.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Erin Zobel - HR and Business Coordinator

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.

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.