Department of State Development
Job reference: 846920
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. 

For more information about our agency, please visit: 

Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au 

About the role:

The Workforce, Population and Migration Group helps to build South Australia’s labour force through population and migration strategy and initiatives, and support industry to attract and retain the workforce it requires, including through workforce planning and development.

The Principal Workforce Analyst delivers a range of workforce modelling, data collection, analysis, and reporting activities. The role provides expert advice, recommendations and reports that inform decisions related to the State’s current and future workforce capabilities and capacity.

As a Principal Workforce Analyst you will:

1. Develop and implement analytical methodologies and models which incorporate relevant data, and industry and market intelligence from a range of sources in a targeted and meaningful manger to enable timely and informed decision making.
2. Analyse and interpret information, undertake research to identify workforce trends and intelligence, validate workforce analysis results and applied assumptions, ensuring data and results are robust and reliable.
3. Communicate key trends, issues and advice relating to the State’s current and future workforce capabilities and capacity.
4. Develop and maintain engagement, consultation and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and support the delivery of workforce plans and projects.
5. Formulate and implement reports using contemporary workforce models, systems and tools to monitor data, outcomes, trends and opportunities.
6. Provide workforce analytics and advice to Ministers, executive and senior leadership, and industry stakeholders to inform decision-making on workforce development activities.

About You:

• Knowledge of statistical and econometric theories and principles, and experience in delivering data analysis and modelling from a range of variables and sources.
• Knowledge of workforce and labour market data sources, concepts, classifications and analysis techniques
• Experience designing and developing data reporting products with a qualitative problem-solving skill set.
• Ability to identify trends from complex economic data sets, communicating technical information and providing advice in a meaningful way.
• Ability to operate in an environment with tight deadlines, organise the progression and completion of multiple tasks and projects, and negotiate timeframes.

Remuneration: Competitive salary of ASO7 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 statistics, economics, business or finance related disciplines.

Special Conditions:

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) for up to 2 years.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Scott Philp - Senior Manager Workforce Planning and Analysis via scott.philp@sa.gov.au or 08 8132 8358.

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: 16/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DSD Role Description - ASO7 Principal Workforce Analyst.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.