Policy Officer, Migration

**Department of State Development**
**Job reference**: 676930
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**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 Population Strategy and Migration Team is responsible for migration policy and migration programs, to meet critical skill shortages in the local labour market; as well as entrepreneurs, business and investors to establish a presence in South Australia and contribute to our economic prosperity. The Team is also responsible for population policy, which focuses on retaining, attracting and utilising the people needed to deliver on the state’s economic ambition and maximise economic growth.

As the Policy Officer, Migration, you will work closely with the team, to support the development and evaluation of responses to complex matters related to skilled migration, and the broader economy, including workforce. You will analyse South Australia’s skilled migration data to assist with program evaluation and policy refinements and contribute to the delivery and management of efficient work practices and systems within the Team. You will also provide timely and high-quality skilled migration policy advice to the Agency Executive and the Minister, as well as contribute to high level, strategic development of skilled migration policy objectives.

**Key Competencies**:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly develop a good understanding of, skilled migration and associated economic concepts, frameworks, requirements and opportunities.
- Conceptual and policy analytical thinking skills, with a capacity to interpret and synthesise disparate information at the macro level.
- Some knowledge of recent policies and trends in the Australian and South Australian migration system and an understanding of the influences and drivers for these policies and trends.
- Strong written, verbal, data and IT system skills.

You will also be able to:

- Analyse and evaluate complex issues to provide migration policy advice.
- Manage and coordinate often competing projects and priorities in a busy work environment.
- Work independently and/or collaboratively as part of a team under limited direction, including identifying performance outcomes, scheduling tasks, and balancing priorities to achieve desired results and deadlines.
- Succinctly analyse and write high quality submissions and policy documents.

**Remuneration**:
Competitive salary $85,790 to $95,143 pa 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**: Policy Experience

**Special Conditions**:

- The role will be offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week), ongoing position.
- A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) will be required prior to employment.

**Enquiries**:
**How to Apply**:
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 2 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**: 29/06/2025 6:00 PM