Department of State Development
Job reference:
830639
Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Ongoing
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
About Us
The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government's lead economic development agency.
Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability, capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the right people for the right jobs and offer an attractive, flexible workplace.
For More Information About Our Agency, Please Visit
Department of State Development |
About The Role
The Workforce, Population and Migration Group helps to build South Australia's workforce through population and migration initiatives, and support industry to attract, build and retain the workforce it requires, including through development and implementation of workforce plans and strategies.
The Workforce Capability team plays a critical role in developing necessary workforce capability to increase productivity, participation and knowledge intensive, value-added activity in SA – aligned to the department's Strategic Directions – and contributing to the State's economic growth.
The Senior Manager Workforce Strategy and Policy will provide policy leadership and build partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to support the achievement of the strategic objectives of the Workforce Capability team. This includes leading a team, collaborating across the agency and government, engaging with external stakeholders, providing high-quality policy advice, and delivering workforce plans and strategies and other policy initiatives for key sectors and regions.
Key Competencies
To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:
* An understanding of South Australia's growth sectors, workforce challenges, opportunities and priorities, and an understanding of government workforce development funding and policies - such as subsidised training, skills projects and initiatives, skilled migration, and graduate programs.
* Strong political acumen and a detailed understanding of government priorities, processes and accountabilities.
* High-level of analytical and strategic thinking skills, to form evidenced-based ideas and provide high-quality policy advice.
* Communicate complex information and ideas clearly, concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing with people at all levels both internally and externally.
* The ability to convert ideas and advice into action, lead a team and apply best practice methodologies to the design, planning and implementation of policy processes and projects.
Remuneration
Competitive salary $127,859 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 economics, business or finance related disciplines, or equivalent experience.
Special Conditions
* The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), ongoing.
* 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, Georgina Windley, Director, Workforce Capability via or
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:
26/01/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments
* MAS3 Senior Manager Workforce Strategy and Policy Role Description - December
* Pre-Employment-
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.