Ecosystem Manager

Job Reference:
- 4J2A013D
- Eligibility:
- External Vacancy - Open to Everyone
- Business Unit:
- Lot Fourteen
- Location:
- Adelaide
- Salary Range:
- $108,109 - $116,864
- Classification:
- ASO700
- Duration:
- 36 Months
- Closing Date:
- 26 Jun 2025

**Role Highlights**:

- Work with some of South Australia's most innovative companies
- Be part of an innovation district making global impact
- Create opportunities for connections across SA Innovation Places.

**Role Details**: The Ecosystem Manager will identify, build and foster collaborative relationships and networks within the Lot Fourteen innovation and business ecosystem, to support a magnetic and thriving district. The position is responsible for the design and delivery of plans, programs, events and activation that build advocacy and enable connection across our tenants, business and research. This role is also responsible for managing partnership programs.

**Special Conditions**:

- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
- This role requires a working with children check.
- This role requires a National Criminal History check.

**About the Department**:
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

**About the Business**:
On behalf of the state government, the department is leading the management and delivery of Lot Fourteen, a world-class innovation district with a curated, collaborative research and business ecosystem dedicated to driving increased productivity and solving complex global challenges.

Led by the State Lead for Lot Fourteen and South Australia’s Innovation Places, the cross-government project team also has responsibility for implementation of the state’s Innovation Places Leadership Framework and development and delivery of Adelaide City Deal projects including Tarrkarri-Centre for First Nations Cultures, the Innovation Hub and the Australian Defence Technologies Academy.

One of the most exciting economic development projects in Australia, Lot Fourteen is providing a springboard for innovation and bringing together the state’s leading abilities in space, defence, cyber and creative industries with a focus on enabling critical technologies.

Lot Fourteen is currently home to a skilled workforce of more than 1,700 people from more than 150 businesses, attracting some of the world’s most innovative organisations including Amazon Web Services, Salesforce and Cisco.

The district is also home to research and industry powerhouses such as the Australian Space Agency, SmartSat CRC, Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, Stone and Chalk start-up hub and The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub.

**Contact Us**:
Enquiries to Denise Loftus - Business Development Manager

0417 810 199

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

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.