Principal Executive and Governance Officer

Department for Health and Wellbeing – Office of the Chief Executive – Executive Services Salary: $116,089 to $125,490 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months Overview: The Principal Executive and Governance Officer is responsible for the management and coordination of executive and ministerial functions, along with activities that support the provision of high-level and timely information, advice and services to the offices of the Chief Executive and Minister, SA Health, other departments/agencies and stakeholders.

It is key for this role to liaise with these parties, ensuring clear, quality whole of department advice is provided, including high-level strategic advice to senior executive. SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Job ref: 953692 Criminal History Screening Requirement A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment) Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries Lauren Tuk Manager, Executive Services and Correspondence Phone: 8226 6719 E-mail: [email protected] Application Closing Date Saturday, 07 November 2026 – 11:55 PM Attachments 953692 - Principal Executive and Governance Officer - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines