ASO5 Project Officer, Small and Family Business

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Department of State Development
Job reference: 697594
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia's future by driving economic growth. Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state's significant economic opportunities.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government's major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state's economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

For more information about our agency, please visit:

Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au

About the role:

The Project Officer provides support for the implementation of policies and programs that lift the capability and competence of South Australian small and medium businesses to help them succeed. The role facilitates the delivery of a range of initiatives and programs to support the achievement of the Small and Family Business team objectives.

The role works constructively as part of a team to support the management of relationships and networks in South Australia's business community, including internal and external stakeholders and partner organisations.

Tosucceed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong project management and grant administration skills, including the initiation, documentation, delivery and monitoring of projects and grants.
• Experience delivering effective customer services to a diverse range of customers/stakeholders; anticipating customer needs and developing and maintaining customer confidence with both internal and external customers.
• Experience in the use of project management techniques, methodologies and software.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels including developing and maintaining collaborative networks and managing conflict with patience and diplomacy.
• Experience undertaking research, including collating and summarising information to meet business needs.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary will be offered as $85,790 to $95,413 p.a. plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements.
• Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Nil
• Desirable: Nil

Special Conditions:

• This position will be offered as a full-time 12 month contract.
• A satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) will be required prior to employment.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Lauren Mercuri, Senior Project Officer via lauren.mercuri@sa.gov.au

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.

Please include the following:

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
• Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.
• Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert.

Applications close: 28/09/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:

• ASO5 Project Officer Office for Small and Family Business Role Description - September 2025.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.