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 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 Workforce, Population and Migration Group helps to build South Australia’s labour force through population and migration strategy and initiatives, and support industry to attract and retain the workforce it requires, including through workforce planning and development.

As the Principal Policy Officer you will develop and deliver industry-specific, regional and state-wide workforce plans and strategies, including a State Workforce Strategy, to achieve workforce objectives and State government priorities. You will also contribute to the formulation of workforce interventions, initiatives and projects to address workforce challenges in critical sectors and regions and improving labour market outcomes for target groups.

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

Understanding of industry workforce challenges and opportunities in South Australia’s critical industries, regions, and the broader economy.

High level research, analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience in planning and delivering activities to support policy development and implementation, particularly in relation to workforce and skills development.

Experience in government policy development, decision making, management and accountability systems and processes.

Ability to use initiative to work successfully under broad directions, manage changing and competing priorities, critical deadlines.

Remuneration:
Competitive salary $108,109 to $116,864 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: Experience and/or 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.

Enquiries:
For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Lauren Aikins, A/Senior 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 684202.

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 July 2025, 11:00pm.