Northern and Yorke Landscape Board
Job reference: 842295
Location: 5453 - CLARE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Job description: 
Are you a highly organised, discreet and proactive professional who thrives at the heart of strategic decision making? Join the Northern & Yorke Landscape Board in a pivotal role that supports leadership, governance and meaningful outcomes for our region. As the Executive Assistant / Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective operation of the Board and its sub committees. Working closely with the General Manager, you will provide high quality, confidential administrative and financial support that enables strong governance and informed decision making.

About the role:
In this trusted and influential position, you will:
•    Coordinate board and committee schedules and meetings, including agenda preparation and logistics
•    Record accurate, high quality minutes in line with organisational standards
•    Provide budget oversight and administrative financial support
•    Prepare high level correspondence and business writing, including responses to the Minister’s Office, the Department for Environment and Water, and other key stakeholders
•    Provide governance and legislative support and advice as required
•    Lead and contribute to minor projects, research and reporting on behalf of the board, sub committees and the General Manager

About you:
You bring exceptional attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. You are confident operating in a governance environment and can balance competing priorities with professionalism and flexibility. Just as important, you will be a strong relationship builder. You will represent the region with integrity and professionalism, developing collaborative working relationships with board members, community representatives, management, staff, service providers and a wide range of stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at a strategic level while remaining hands-on, adaptable and solutions focused - someone who wants to make a genuine contribution to the success of the Northern & Yorke region.

Application instructions:
Please submit a resume and include two referees' contact information, a current driver's licence and a cover letter outlining skills and experiences relevant to the selection criteria of the role description (download this from I Work for SA). Applications must also include a Pre Employment Declaration and employment will not commence until both a current National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Clearance are provided. This position is remunerated at an ASO4 level ($79,432 - $83,266) and will be offered as a 3-year term contract; the position will preferably be based in Clare with flexible working conditions available to the successful applicant. 

For further information: 
Please contact Michelle Simes (Administration & Governance Coordinator) - 0429 362 011 or michelle.simes@sa.gov.au 

Applications close: 14/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- APPROVED_ExecutiveAssistantOfficer.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

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.