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.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. 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.

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 Invest SA group attracts and connects local and international investors, industry, and research partners with South Australian investment opportunities and networks to support South Australia's key economic growth sectors.

As the Business Development Officer, Space, you will work closely with the Business Development Manager, Space, to manage a range of investment projects across the Space sector. This includes assisting to develop, structure and deliver investment projects with industry, research into specific topics and producing complex and sensitive reports, presentations, and briefings to inform the department and Government on projects, policy and outcomes.

You will engage with industry, develop and manage of key industry events and activities, deliver investment strategy projects and manage of customer relationship systems.

You will also collaborate across the Department to ensure stakeholders communications are well managed and quality detailed reports and briefings are developed on time. You will also be responsible for ensuring effective processes and protocols, including quality and timely reporting, are in place for liaison between the department, Ministers' Offices and Government departments, both State and Federal.

More specifically, you will:

• Establish and develop effective collaborations and a network of strategic alliances with key stakeholders / investors across government and industry.
• Coordinate across government projects in partnership with other government representatives, to deliver investment initiatives for South Australia.
• Conduct market research and gap analyses to identify and provide expert advice on areas of competitive strength, growth potential and investment opportunities for South Australia.
• Manage a customer relationship management database to track project status and maintain and improve existing business relationships.
• Review, establish best practice of, and improve administrative work practices, systems and procedures.
• Support the planning of inbound and outbound missions, including the development of collateral and other mission activities.

Key Competencies:

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate experience in, or sound knowledge of:

• Business development, ideally in the Space and/or Defence and/or Hi-Tech sector, including developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances and operational relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Emerging trends within the Space Sector, industry, nationally and internationally, investment opportunities and challenges and State Government priorities and relevant policies with regards to Space.
• Shaping strategic thinking and providing strategic advice, including through the demonstrated use of high-level analytical and problem-solving skills and applying market research to inform business strategies and relevant experience in collecting and utilising customer information for marketing purposes.
• Preparing briefings and research reports for senior management and an understanding of the development of Parliamentary Briefing Notes, Ministerial Briefings, Cabinet Submissions, Cabinet Notes and general requirements of government documentation.

You will also have:

• A high level of written and oral communication geared towards reporting, the preparation of briefings and presentations, including the ability to explain complex concepts succinctly and clearly to successfully negotiate outcomes.
• The ability to recognise and manage commercially and politically sensitive matters discretely, demonstrating a high level of integrity, diplomacy and strong entrepreneurial drive.
• The ability to work under broad direction, either independently or as a member of a team, determine priorities, set and meet deadlines and exercise judgement, initiative and delegated authority in the resolving of complex and/or sensitive issues.

Remuneration:
Competitive salary will be offered as $98,478 to $104,165 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: Tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, project management or similar and relevant industry experience in space and/or defence sectors and/or hi-tech sectors is highly advantageous.

Special Conditions:

• This position will be offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week) ongoing position.
• A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) and Negative Vetting 1 clearance will be required prior to employment.

Enquiries:
For confidential enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Sean Williams, Director Defence and Space via [email protected]

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: 02/04/2025 at 11:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.