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, we are recruiting across several different roles to help 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 and Workforce Capability Group advances industrial capability and capacity, growing advanced manufacturing; supporting small and family businesses to succeed; building local and global supply chains; and leads strategy for industry to access the skilled workforce needed to continue sustainable economic growth in South Australia.

As Manager, Spencer Gulf Workforce you will be the Department’s lead presence in the Spencer Gulf region to drive and deliver workforce outcomes for the region. You will lead the establishment and operation of the Spencer Gulf Jobs and Skills Hub, including delivery of programs and services through the Hub. A core part of your role will be to establish and drive industry partnerships to achieve workforce outcomes. You will also play a broader role in coordinating workforce and skills development activities across the region and provide advice on workforce needs and responses to government. This role will be based in region and you will be a core part of the Department's presence in the Upper Spencer Gulf.

Key Competencies:
To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of workforce and skills needs and challenges in the Spencer Gulf region and South Australia more broadly, and the opportunities and levers that can be utilised to build the capability and capacity of the workforce in the region.
2. Proven experience in leading, planning, delivering and evaluating high profile projects and programs that align to established strategic objectives particularly in relation to workforce and skills development.
3. Experience in engaging a diverse range of stakeholders and incorporating different views into decision making and program development, building an authorising environment to progress key priorities.
4. Experience and understanding of progressing key projects through approval processes, including aligning to policies and procedures, decision making, management and other accountability systems and processes.
5. Demonstrated experience in providing a high quality, responsive, client-centred approach to developing solutions and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.

Remuneration:
Competitive salary $127,859 max 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: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

Special Conditions:

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), initial 24-month term contract.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) required prior to employment.

Additional Notes:
Please note the role will be located in Whyalla, South Australia.

Enquiries:
For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Georgina Windley, Manager, Workforce Strategy and Projects via [email protected]

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 659511.

How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.

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 March 2025, 11:00 PM