Here at the SATC, we love our state and we love what we do. We want to bring visitors to South Australia to build a prosperous economy and share the love with the rest of Australia and the world. We search for undiscovered experiences, remarkable people and immersive products, and we tenaciously seek the best. Together we are making a difference so South Australia thrives.

The Strategic Communications and Engagement, Executive Assistant will provide high level administrative and executive support to the Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement. This role will also provide support and advice in the areas of ministerial briefings and correspondence, undertake projects and research, provide Board support, and assist with Freedom of Information applications, to support the Executive Services team.

Full Position description can be accessed via our careers page: Careers | Tourism SA

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Executive Director, Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement and Director, Executive Services by undertaking minor projects and research, preparing, and coordinating briefing notes, drafting letters and word processing.

Manage the emails of the Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement and the Director, Executive Services, including actioning where appropriate and filing.

Responsible for coordinating the SATC Complaints Process, including step escalation, record management, and closure, ensuring agency-wide visibility and compliance.

Assist the Director of Executive Service with managing SATC Board Meetings and Board regional trips.

Organise intra/interstate and overseas travel for Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement, including approvals, flights, itineraries, accommodation requirements, meeting arrangements, hospitality engagements and other associated requirements.

Contribute to the provision of briefings to the Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement and Director, Executive Services, including completing agendas, paper and schedules and undertaking minor research activities.

This full-time position is offered for a 12-month term, on a non-executive contract, with a salary classification of ASO4.

A wide range of employee benefits are available at SATC including:

Purchased Leave Entitlements

Opportunity to join a fun and active social club

Annual Calendar of Wellness events

Mental Health First Aid Training

Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

Annual skin checks and flu vaccinations

Casual Fridays (with a gold coin donation towards a nominated charity).

Staff recognition and service awards

Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program

The South Australian Public Sector is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring equitable opportunities for all, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, and their uniqueness is valued.

Applications consisting of a resume and cover letter are to be directed to Carmela Ferraro Director, Executive Services, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek

Applications close: 5pm, 3 August 2025

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 8429 4561

The South Australian public sector promotes flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.