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:

Invest SA attracts and connects local and global investors, industry leaders, and research partners with South Australia's investment opportunities and strategic networks --driving growth across the state's key economic sectors.

The Investment Support team enhances the work of Invest SA by supporting compelling investment attraction strategies - through policy and economic analysis, promoting events and investment opportunities, developing bespoke investment proposals and responses, and managing complex projects.

As a Client Development Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping South Australia's investment narrative. You will support the development of compelling investment and trade proposals, business cases, and strategic documents that showcase the state's globally competitive capabilities. Working closely with sector-focused business evelopment teams, you'll translate complex data and insights into persuasive, audience-appropriate materials that attract investment and trade opportunities.

In this role, you will:

Act as an internal consultant, providing strategic development support to business development teams.

Develop high-quality bid documents, tender responses, and business cases tailored to priority international markets.

Translate technical reports and verbal briefings into clear, concise executive summaries and visual data presentations.

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and document client development requirements.

Coordinate professional editing and production of complex documents for diverse audiences.

Conduct in-depth research and analysis to inform briefings for senior executives and the Minister for Trade and Investment.

Key Competencies:

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

Strong ability to distil complex information into executive-level summaries.

Proficiency in developing visual representations of key data sets.

Advanced computing skills, including CRM systems, digital engagement tools, and data analysis software.

Experience in business development, including bid and proposal coordination.

High-level integrity and discretion in managing sensitive matters.

Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and deliver projects within scope and deadlines.

You will also be:

Self-directed with strong planning and prioritisation skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement experience.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary $98, 478 to $104,165 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

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 business or project management or similar and relevant industry experience.

Special Conditions:

The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), initial 12-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 Fen Bennet, Manager, Strategic Client Development 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: 17/08/2025 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.