**South Australian Tourism Commission**
**Job reference**: 697372
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
Here at the SATC, we love our state and we love what we do. We want to bring visitors to South Australia to build a prosperous economy and share the love with the rest of Australia and the world. We search for undiscovered experiences, remarkable people and immersive products, and we tenaciously seek the best. Together we are making a difference so South Australia thrives.
**The Manager, Strategic Tourism Development** is responsible for driving the long-term growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of South Australia's visitor economy through the development and implementation of high-impact tourism strategies and projects.
A primary focus of the role is to lead destination-wide strategic initiatives, including the identification, planning, and facilitation of major tourism investments and iconic projects that attract domestic and international visitors, enhance brand positioning, and create lasting economic benefit.
**The Manager, Strategic Tourism Development also contr**ibutes to fostering industry capability and innovation -working with operators, investors, government, and community partners to deliver market-ready products, infrastructure, and experiences that align with the South Australian Tourism Plan 2030 and the South Australian Tourism Commission strategic priorities.
**Key Responsibilities of the role**
- Identify, scope, and prioritise icon projects and infrastructure needs that have state-wide tourism impact.
- Prepare business cases, investment prospectuses, and policy recommendations for high-value tourism developments.
- Work with the tourism industry to develop products and experiences that will deliver outcomes supporting the various South Australian brand pillars.
- Provide leadership and guidance to South Australian tourism operators to increase their business capabilities and experience sale ability within all distribution channels.
- Undertake research and identify product and experiences gaps and work with key stakeholders to implement solutions.
- Develop strong relationships with key government and private partners to influence conversion of South Australian tourism experiences.
**A wide range of employee benefits are available at SATC including**:
- Parental and Purchased Leave Entitlements
- Opportunity to join a fun and active social club
- Annual Calendar of Wellness events
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Annual skin checks and flu vaccinations
- Casual Fridays
- Staff recognition and service awards
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
The South Australian Public Sector is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring equitable opportunities for all, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, and their uniqueness is valued.
Applications consisting of a resume and cover letter are to be directed to Miranda Lang, Director, Regions and Industry Development, at the South Australian Tourism Commission.
**Applications close**: 14/09/2025 5:00 PM