$121,107 to $125,679 pa plus superannuation
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.
As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. 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.
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.
About the role:
The Invest SA group attracts and connects local and international investors, industry, and research partners with South Australian investment opportunities and networks to support South Australia's key economic growth sectors.
As the Business Development Manager, Defence, you will create and execute strategies and activity to achieve investment and trade outcomes for South Australia. Your focus will be on South Australia's defence sectors, supporting the Director Defence and Space.
You will provide authoritative advice and high-level analysis of economies, industries and companies in the defence sectors to find significant investment and export opportunities for South Australia and contribute to the formulation and implementation of strategies for targeted investor engagement (including liaising with financial intermediaries) and promotion of the state as an investment location and key investment ready proposals to potential investors.
More specifically, you will:
* Develop, structure and close off high quality and high value deals.
* Coordinate across government projects in partnership with other government representatives to promote the state (globally) and deliver investment initiatives for South Australia.
* Undertake market research and gap analysis to identify and provide expert advice on areas of competitive strength, growth potential, investment and export opportunities for South Australia.
* Conduct research into specific geographical markets and countries to determine growth opportunities and provide high level complex reports and briefings for the Chief Executive and Minister's Office as required.
* Utilise existing and develop new networks of strategic alliances with key stakeholders/investors across government and industry.
* Effectively use a customer relationship management database to maintain and improve existing business relationships and track project status while ensuring administrative work practices, systems and procedures are reviewed, best practice established, and improvements implemented.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate experience in, or extensive knowledge of:
* The defence sector, investment opportunities & issues, State Government priorities and relevant policies with regards to defence, including a sound understanding of emerging opportunities within the defence industry, nationally and internationally.
* Key national and international trends and influences that affect the State's economy, investment, labour market and business growth with experience in developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances and operational relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
* Shaping strategic thinking and providing strategic advice, including demonstrated use of high-level analytical and problem-solving skills, development of business cases, undertaking industry, economic, financial analysis and evaluation of complex proposals.
* Preparing briefings and research reports for senior management and an understanding of the development of Parliamentary Briefing Notes, Ministerial Briefings, Cabinet Submissions, Cabinet Notes and general requirements of government documentation.
You will also have:
* Skills to develop, structure and close a deal; proactively creates and pursues opportunities akin to the market, and translates them into value for South Australia.
* A high standard of written and oral communication geared towards reporting, including the preparation of senior briefings and presentations, with an ability to explain complex concepts succinctly and clearly to successfully negotiate outcomes.
* The demonstrated ability to recognise and manage commercially and politically sensitive matters discretely, demonstrating a high level of integrity, diplomacy.
* A flexible approach to work under both broad direction and specific tasking, either independently or as a member of a team, determining priorities, setting and meeting deadlines and exercising judgement, initiative under delegated authority in the resolving of complex and/or sensitive issues.
Remuneration:
Competitive salary will be offered as $121,107 to $125,679 pa 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 commerce, business, project management or similar and relevant industry experience in space and/or defence sectors and/or hi-tech sectors is highly advantageous.
Special Conditions:
* This position will be offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week) ongoing position.
* A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) and Negative Vetting 1 clearance will be required prior to employment.
Enquiries:
For confidential enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Sean Williams, Director Defence and Space via DSD.Recruitment@sa.gov.au
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)
* 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: 02/04/2025 at 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.
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