Department of State Development
Job reference: 844747
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 | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au 

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.

The Business Development Officer, Defence and Space works closely with the Business Development Managers, Defence and Space, working under broad direction to manage a range of investment projects across the Defence and Space sectors.  The role assists to develop, structure and deliver investment projects with industry, research into specific topics and producing complex and sensitive reports, presentations, and briefings to inform the department and Government on projects, policy and outcomes.

The Business Development Officer, Defence and Space is responsible for industry engagement responsibilities, such as the development and management of key industry events and activities, investment strategy projects and management of customer relationship systems.

As a Business Development Officer, Defence and Space, you will:

• Contribute to investment attraction and job creation within the business unit by establishing and developing effective collaborations and a network of strategic alliances with key stakeholders / investors across government and industry.
• Coordinate across government projects in partnership with other government representatives, to deliver investment initiatives for South Australia.
• Conduct market research and gap analyses to identify and provide expert advice on areas of competitive strength, growth potential and investment opportunities for South Australia.
• Undertake research into specific geographical markets and countries to determine growth opportunities and prepare high level complex reports and briefings for the Chief Executive and Minister’s Office as required.
• Manage a customer relationship management database to maintain and improve existing business relationships and track project status.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in business development, ideally within government, Defence, Space, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Understanding emerging trends within the Defence and Space sector, industry, nationally and internationally, investment opportunities and challenges and State Government priorities and relevant policies with regards to Defence and Space.
• Ability to provide strategic advice using research, data, and market insights to support government objectives.
• Experience preparing research reports for senior management and an understanding of the development of Ministerial Briefings, Cabinet Notes and general government documentation.

Remuneration: Competitive salary of ASO6 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 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:

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing basis.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC)
• Australian Citizenship
• Hold or has the eligibility to obtain an NV1 security clearance

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Stephen Camporeale, Director, Defence and Space via Stephen.camporeale@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)
• 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: 31/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DSD Role Description - ASO6 Business Development Officer April 2026.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.