▷ Apply Now: ASO6 Senior Strategy Officer

Department of State Development

Job reference: 704701

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government’s lead economic development agency.

Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability, capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the right people for the right jobs and offer an attractive, flexible workplace.

For more information about our agency, please visit:

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

About the role:

Skills SA is responsible for leading the South Australian Government’s ambitious agenda for vocational education and training to meet the needs of industry and communities – for the benefit of all South Australians.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to join a passionate, high‑performing team, and to further apply and develop their expertise in strategy and policy development, project management, data analysis and stakeholder engagement.

The Senior Strategy Officer will lead or support the development and management of long‑term systemic student support and wellbeing strategies. They will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation activities, undertaking research and development, direct stakeholder engagement, and providing high‑level project support.

Key Competencies:

- Demonstrated experience in providing senior project management services to implement, monitor and audit innovative strategies, including using sound evaluation techniques and processes.

- Proven high‑level research skills, proficiency in using qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns and draw actionable insights with an ability to evaluate complex information, develop options, and communicate clear and accessible verbal and written recommendations to support strategy development.

- Demonstrated sensitive stakeholder engagement experience with the ability to develop accessible and engaging resources that communicate relevant and critical information appropriate to the needs of a broad range of audiences and stakeholders.

- Experience in using spreadsheets and data visualisation tools (such as PowerBI), to execute summary analysis and reporting along with experience in collecting, collating, cleaning and storing program level data and records.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary $98,478 min - $104,165 max p.a. plus superannuation.

Benefits:

- A variety of leave arrangements

- Work‑life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement

- Access to great customised training and career development opportunities

Qualifications:

- Essential:Nil

- Desirable: A degree or equivalent or higher qualification in a field relevant to the role.

Special Conditions:

- The role will be offered full‑time (1.0 FTE), initial 24‑month term contract.

- Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) required prior to employment.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Michelle Potts, Principal Strategy Officer via michelle.potts@sa.gov.au

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit 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: 02/11/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:

- ASO6 Senior Strategy Officer - Role Description.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.

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