ASO8 Industry Development Manager
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Job reference: | Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE | Job status: Long Term Contract | 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.
About The Role: The Industry Development Manager works with South Australian manufacturers and supply chains to identify and support opportunities for productivity, growth, and investment. This role builds and nurtures collaborative relationships across South Australian industry, business, government, and the research and education sectors to deliver positive economic, environmental, and social outcomes. It also involves gathering and sharing strategic insights to identify initiatives that strengthen industry capability. The Industry Development Manager plays a key role in supporting the growth of a strong, diversified, globally connected, and high‑value local manufacturing sector. The position drives the adoption of innovative business models, strategies, and technologies to ensure South Australia remains competitive and future focused.
As An Industry Development Manager, You Will
* Lead targeted engagement with South Australian manufacturers to identify strategic growth opportunities and provide high‑level support to leverage funding and investment through complex grant programs and government initiatives, aligning with broader economic development priorities.
* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships and strategic partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across government agencies and industry, to maximise opportunities for South Australia.
* Develop action plans and lead the delivery of programs and initiatives under the South Australian Manufacturing Strategy to enhance the manufacturing capability and capacity in the State, reducing barriers to growth and transformation.
* Analyse complex information to identify and evaluate critical risks, issues, trends and opportunities, delivering expert advice and recommendations to influence and address impacts to the manufacturing industry's capacity to adopt new high‑value business models, partnerships, solutions and technologies.
* Lead and deliver significant briefing papers and reports, to provide evidence‑based recommendations and influence strategic decision‑making on issues of a complex and sensitive nature.
Key Competencies
* Detailed and contemporary knowledge of the South Australian Manufacturing sector, international, national and South Australian economies, and the risks, opportunities and trends affecting manufacturing growth and sustainability in South Australia.
* Significant experience in the development and implementation of high‑quality partnering and engagement activities, collaborating with stakeholders in the development of targeted, actionable plans and programs.
* Experience in developing, interpreting and analysing strategy or policy, identifying priorities and providing high‑level strategic advice and succinct reports and recommendations.
* Sound knowledge of business, management and stakeholder practices.
Remuneration: Competitive salary ASO8 $121,107 to $125,679 p.a. plus superannuation
Benefits
* 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: Appropriate Tertiary Qualification in a Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Supply Chain related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience
Special Conditions
* The role will be offered full‑time (1.0 FTE) basis for up to 24 months.
* Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC).
Enquiries: For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Stuart Davis, Senior Manager, Manufacturing via
Applications close: 07/12/ :00 PM
Attachments
* ASO8 Industry Development Manager Role Description.pdf
* Pre‑Employment‑Declaration_ .pdf
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.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* International Trade and Development, International Affairs, and Government Relations Services
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