Mas3 Manager, Export Development and Trade Partnerships

**Department of State Development**
**Job reference**: 709121
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**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**:
The Manager, Export Development and Trade Partnerships reports to the Director, Trade for overseeing the management, development and implementation of effective strategies and programs to increase the value of exports from South Australia and the number of South Australian enterprises that export.

The Manager, Export Development and Trade Partnerships is responsible for leading and managing the TradeStart Export Advisory team in the development and implementation of market development, trade and export programs in nominated sectors, and associated analysis and advice that supports the achievement of Department objectives.

The role provides expert advice, support and facilitation associated with building the capabilities of South Australian exporting businesses to enable them to capitalise on the opportunities provided in global markets.

As a Manager, Export Development and Trade Partnerships you will:

- Develop, execute and evaluate cohesive export strategies and programmes that capitalise on opportunities aligned with local industry capabilities and departmental trade targets.
- Lead strategic trade initiatives across priority sectors, coordinating market development services and facilitating a unified approach to international trade development for South Australia.
- Provide authoritative advice, analysis and briefings to Ministers and the Chief Executive on international trade matters, export activities and strategic opportunities.
- Manage the TradeStart programme, engaging with Austrade, Commonwealth partners and regional stakeholders to deliver coordinated trade support services.
- Plan and execute inbound and outbound trade delegations in partnership with State Promotions, building strategic networks with government and industry partners nationally and internationally.

**Key Competencies**:

- Knowledge of national and international trends, international business and issues affecting South Australia’s export performance including existing and potential export markets and international business opportunities.
- Knowledge of South Australia’s key business sectors, especially those relating to exporting.
- Knowledge of issues affecting established and emerging exporters.
- Extensive knowledge of key sectors of opportunity in trade and investment in the state’s regions as well as knowledge of trade and business development issues, investment attraction strategies and economic trends.

**Remuneration**:
Competitive salary MAS3 $127,859 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
- Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Access to great customised training and career development opportunities

**Qualifications**:

- **Essential**: Nil
- **Desirable**: Relevant tertiary qualification (including but not limited to communications, arts, economics, commerce, international business, law, public policy, business management, project management).

**Special Conditions**:

- The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing basis.
- Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC).

**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 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**: 23/11/2025 11:00 PM