Aso8 Industry Development Manager

**Department of State Development**
**Job reference**: 651074
**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.

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.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we are continuing to drive our state forward, and we want you to join us on this journey. 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 Industry Workforce Capability Team advances industry-wide capability and growing priority industries in the manufacturing sector; fosters opportunities for businesses to access global supply chains; and leads strategy for industry to access the skilled workforce needed to continue sustainable economic growth in South Australia.

As the Industry Development Manager, you will join the Industry Workforce Capability team, to work with South Australian Manufacturers to identify and support opportunities for growth and investment.

In this role, you will build and foster collaborative relationships and networks with South Australian industry, business, government and research and education sectors to enhance economic, environmental and social outcomes. You will also analyse intelligence to identify strategies, opportunities and levers to develop industry.

You will be influential in supporting the growth of a strong, diversified, globally connected and high-value local manufacturing industry, to adopt innovative business models, strategies and technologies.

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

- A detailed and contemporary knowledge of the South Australian Manufacturing sector, international, national and South Australian economies, and the risks, opportunities and trends affecting manufacturing growth and sustainability in South Australia.
- Significant experience in the development and implementation of high-quality partnering and engagement activities, collaborating with stakeholders in the development of targeted, actionable plans and programs.
- Experience in developing, interpreting and analysing strategy or policy, identifying priorities and providing high level strategic advice and succinct reports and recommendations.
- Sound knowledge of business, management and stakeholder practices.
- The demonstrated ability to think strategically, conceptually and creatively in the design, implementation and delivery of programs and activities.

**Remuneration**:
Competitive salary $121,107 min to $125,679 max 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**: Appropriate Tertiary Qualification in Economics, Commerce or Business-related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience

**Special Conditions**:

- The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), initial 24-month term contract.
- 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 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**: 23/02/2025 11:00 PM