Industry Development Officers

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

The Department for Energy and Mining is seeking passionate and driven professionals to join our Strategy and Industry Facilitation team and help shape South Australia's journey toward a diversified, sustainable, and low-carbon industrial future.

We are currently recruiting for multiple key positions focused on unlocking economic and industrial opportunities across critical growth sectors including clean energy, hydrogen and sustainable fuels, copper and critical minerals, and green industrial processing.

Available opportunities:

ASO6  - Industry Development Officer

Ideal for professionals with strong project management and analytical skills, this role focuses on supporting the development and implementation of industry strategies across clean energy and resource value-adding sectors. You'll collaborate with stakeholders, contribute to business cases, and support high-level policy development that enables South Australia's transition to net zero by 2050.

ASO7  - Principal Industry Development/Policy Officer (Copper Focus)

This role suits experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the mining sector --especially copper. You'll lead strategy and policy initiatives, engage with senior stakeholders, support the Copper Task Force, and provide expert advice to government on legislative reform, project development, and South Australia's broader green re-industrialisation goals.

ASO8  - Principal Industry Development Officer

At the senior-most level, this strategic leadership role is suited to candidates with strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and industry insight across multiple transition sectors. You'll drive business development for energy transition initiatives, oversee strategic planning and communications, and lead the formation of high-impact partnerships with industry, research bodies, and government.

For further information please refer to the role statement/s.

About us:

The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

The Strategic Policy and Delivery division (SP&D) seamlessly supports the Chief Executive and the department to provide impactful guidance on state, national and global strategic matters, shaping industry development, project implementation, and policy formulation.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact team driving economic transformation and sustainability.
• Influence major policy and industry development across critical sectors of the future.
• Collaborate with senior government, industry, and research stakeholders.
• Contribute to achieving net zero by 2050 through innovative projects and strategies.

If you're ready to help shape the future of South Australia's economy and environment, we want to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Flexible Work Arrangements  - Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with options for hybrid working and flexible hours
• Prime Location  - Adelaide CBD, Waymouth Street, close to public transport, shops, and amenities
• Active People and Culture agenda  - Employee Assistance Program, diversity and inclusion training and events, recognition and rewards, DEM social club and much more
• We are a White Ribbon Accredited workplace that promotes gender equality and a zero tolerance of violence in the workplace

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement complex strategies, policies, or projects in areas such as energy transition, mineral processing, clean energy, and value-adding in the mining sector --supported by strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across government, industry, and research sectors, and to represent the department in high-level discussions and negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities, including experience preparing high-quality briefings, discussion papers, cabinet submissions, and business cases, tailored to executive and ministerial audiences.
• Sound knowledge and experience relevant to South Australia's industrial and energy transition, including awareness of contemporary market, legislative, and policy trends in areas such as copper, critical minerals, green hydrogen, or low-carbon technologies --along with project management or governance experience.

Qualifications:

Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, commerce, economics, project management, public policy or similar.

Remuneration:

ASO6 salary range $98,478 - $104,165 per annum + superannuation

ASO7 salary range $108,109 - $116, 864 per annum + superannuation

ASO8 salary range $121,107 - $125,679 per annum + superannuation

Full-time roles, working 37.5 hours per week

Special Conditions:

• ASO6 Industry Development Officer is a contract/term vacancy up to February 2027.
• ASO7 Principal Industry Development/Policy Officer is a contract/term vacancy up to June 2027.
• ASO8 Principal Industry Development Officer is a contract/term vacancy up to 30 July 2026.
• Out of hours work may be required.
• Intra state, interstate and international travel may be required.

Enquiries:

Joe Mastrangelo

Director, Strategy and Industry Facilitation

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. If you wish to be considered for a specific role, please indicate this in your application/covering letter. Applicants are to include the name, email address and contact number of three referees.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Applications close: 22/09/2025 11:00 PM