Director Office of the Chief Executive
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 844786 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Location: Adelaide
About the Opportunity The Director, Office of the Chief Executive (OCE), is responsible for the overall running of the OCE. This includes providing strategic leadership to ensure the effective and efficient operation of all functions within the Chief Executive’s office and the Strategic Communications team. The Director will contribute to the corporate and strategic direction of the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) through membership of the Executive Management Group (EMG) and will provide the Chief Executive with high quality policy and strategic advice. The role demands highly developed interpersonal skills, adept at communicating effectively in a broad range of situations, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder engagement and relationships and build trust and cooperation at the most senior levels. About the Business The AGD provides a range of legal, regulatory and other services for the government and people of South Australia. Employing around 1900 staff, AGD promotes justice by protecting people’s rights, 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. Employment-related Screening Check required. Some out of hours work may be required. 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 Caroline Mealor, Chief Executive on 74246811 or email OCE2@sa.gov.au Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 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/. Applications close: 29/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Job Application Pack - Executive.pdf - SAES1 Director OCE J&PS.pdf Flexibility Statement
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