Current Positions

With sights firmly set on the strategic potential of $8b in tourism expenditure by 2020, the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) is an organisation that will play a key role in the state’s economic future with tourism having been identified as one of the future growth sectors for the South Australian economy.  With a diverse workforce of just over 100 staff, SATC operates in a relatively flat organisational structure that enables it to be nimble and agile. 

 The Senior Manager - Domestic Marketing is a crucial leadership role, and critical to the success of the South Australian Tourism Plan 2020. This role delivers integrated, targeted, and on-brand consumer campaigns to generate visitation and expenditure in South Australia. Together with the Partnership, Digital and Global teams this role promotes the best the State has to offer in line with South Australia’s defined brand, ensuring an intention to visit South Australia and its regions increases and is converted into visitation, with a clear ROI on spend.

Responsibilities will include:

• The effective implementation of all domestic marketing campaigns (interstate, intrastate, and event promotion) using a well-documented framework and with project management principles;
• Effective measurement of advertising performance and the return on Government investment in tourism
• Understanding the Customer Experience and path to purchase, and where to leverage visitation
• Provide vision and leadership to the Domestic Marketing Group by:
  • Implementing appropriate leadership styles to varying situations in order to achieve understanding of corporate direction, high levels of staff morale and productivity;
  • Advocating SATC corporate plan objectives during the annual business planning process
  • Ensuring all staff undertake a formal bi-annual performance review process, which includes an appropriate professional and/or personal action development plan.
  • Ensure development of staff to support strategic direction and business objectives by providing guidance and training support
• The delivery of innovative and cost-effective advertising (including above the line and below the line advertising) and media plans to other groups within the SATC and industry bodies.
• Responsible for the effective management of the group’s annual budget: forecasting, tracking, re alignment during the midyear budget review process.
• Work towards a 1% variance in the total budget at the end of each financial year.
• Develop Budget Bids where required.
• Contract management: responsible for the Domestic Marketing team’s contracts with third parties: ensure contracts are updated and been serviced in accordance to the SATC’s procurement processes

 Applicants must have Management experience in a similar organisation, and be able to demonstrate their success in strategic and analytical Marketing.

The role will be offered as a three (3) year contract and subject to six (6) months’ probation and participation in regular performance reviews.  A salary commensurate with experience plus superannuation will be offered.

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. Candidates with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

The position description can be downloaded here.

Enquiries and applications containing a resume and cover letter are to be directed to Brent Hill at the South Australian Tourism Commission via employment@sa.gov.au or on 8463 4513.

Applications close: 5pm, 21 August, 2017

Events South Australia is responsible for the creation, development and procurement of nationally and internationally recognised events, to promote South Australia as a tourism destination. Events South Australia, through the South Australian Tourism Commission, owns and manages six events including: Santos Tour Down Under, Adelaide 500, Tasting Australia, Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, Adelaide Fashion Festival and Credit Union Christmas Pageant.

Reporting to the General Manager – Commercial Sales, the Sponsorship Manager is responsible for the generation of income through sponsorships, hospitality and effective account management of commercial partners, in order to grow the Events outlined above, and create social and economic benefit for South Australia.

Duties will include:

• Managing all aspects of the sponsorship program for the Adelaide 500, Bridgestone World Solar Challenge and the Credit Union Christmas Pageant, ensuring a high level of servicing and activation for current and new sponsors.
• Identify and secure new sponsors that are in line with the overall SATC strategic direction and in accordance with South Australian Government procurement practices.
• Managing and delivering external sponsorship reviews in relation to brand commercialisation.
• Execute sponsorship agreements (including new and renewal agreements) with Major, Corporate and Supporting Sponsors, ensuring they reflect negotiated outcomes.
• Manage the relevant sponsor servicing budget.
• Monitor sponsorship agreements including the invoicing process.
• Act as the central liaison point of communication for identified sponsors.
• Manage and attend to requests/enquiries from sponsors.
• Build and develop relationships with current and new sponsors.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to engage and influence others through effective verbal and written communication skills; substantial writing experience and excellent research, editing and project management skills. They will also be able to prove their ability to plan, prioritise, organise, monitor and co-ordinate workloads and meet deadlines under pressure, analyse information and be creative in solving problems. 

The role will be offered as a three (3) year contract and subject to six (6) months’ probation and participation in regular performance reviews.  A salary commensurate with experience plus superannuation will be offered.

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.

Candidates with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Click here to download the position description. 

Enquiries and applications containing a resume and cover letter only are to be directed to Kelvin McAlpine at the South Australian Tourism Commission via employment@sa.gov.au or on 08 8463 4640.

Applications close: Monday 28 August at 9am.

Events South Australia is responsible for the creation, development and procurement of nationally and internationally recognised events, to promote South Australia as a tourism destination. Events South Australia, through the South Australian Tourism Commission, owns and manages six events including: Santos Tour Down Under, Adelaide 500, Tasting Australia, Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, Adelaide Fashion Festival and Credit Union Christmas Pageant.

The Programming Producer for Tasting Australia works closely with the Event Manager to successfully oversee the integration of the event hub programming into the overall Tasting Australia program, and manage the talent related programming. Duties include:

• Delivering the Event Hub (Town Square) program in consultation with the Event Manager and Creative Directors
• Managing the established Event Hub budget ensuring events are delivered on or below budget and any issues are flagged early with the Event Manager
• Prepare relevant procurement documentation for the Event Hub in accordance with SATC’s accredited purchasing unit (APU) policy, including Requests for Quotation, Acquisition Plans, Recommendation Plans, procedural documents and Contracts, and Purchase Orders 
• Collaborating with Operations staff to ensure smooth delivery and scheduling
• Collaborating with marketing, public relations and sponsorship staff to ensure smooth information flow and successful integration of sponsorship activation
• Management of contractors involved in the production of the Event Hub assets such as Charred and the Glasshouse Kitchen to ensure task completion and quality of work
• Collaborating with Town Square designer and Operations Manager to achieve an appropriate site design. 

It is essential that applicants have experience working in event production, particularly the management of budgets and schedules, and that they can demonstrate excellent time management, self-motivation and a high level of attention to detail.

The role will be offered as a two (2) year contract and subject to six (6) months’ probation and participation in regular performance reviews. A salary commensurate with experience plus superannuation will be offered.

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, and candidates with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Click here to download the position description. 

Enquiries and applications containing a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role are to be directed to Ross Ganf at the South Australian Tourism Commission via employment@sa.gov.au or on 8463 4513.

Applications close: 9am, 28 August 2017.

Events South Australia is responsible for the creation, development and procurement of nationally and internationally recognised events to promote South Australia as a tourism destination. Events South Australia, through the South Australian Tourism Commission, owns and manages six events including: Santos Tour Down Under, Adelaide 500, Tasting Australia, Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, Adelaide Fashion Festival and Credit Union Christmas Pageant.

Reporting to the General Manager, Marketing and Communications, Events South Australia (ESA), the Social Media and Content Manager (ESA) is responsible for managing social media and content strategy to positively position events owned and managed by ESA. The role will also be responsible for planning, implementation and reporting of key results, in addition to the day-to-day management of various social media accounts. This role works closely with the ESA marketing and public relations teams and the SATC digital team. It requires out-of-hours work during events and at other times throughout the year, particularly in the lead-up to events.

Duties will include:

• Developing a content strategy that encompasses all digital platforms for each brand (including but not limited to social media, website content and eDMs).
• Using a consumer-based approach to create, manage and publish content pages across digital platforms.
• Managing editorial idea generation.
• Managing content planning and scheduling for digital platforms.
• Writing original content for websites and other digital platforms.
• Assisting with editing existing content and contributor content.
• Integrating marketing campaign/commercial sales content.
• Developing and communicating social media strategies aligned to events’ marketing strategies and the SATC’s overarching strategy.
• Collaborating with ESA staff to drive high-quality, relevant social media content across various event social platforms.
• Managing external social agencies as required.
• Monitor performance of event social media platforms and produce reports as required.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Ensure that their role actively contributes to the organisation’s ability to meet its strategic objectives,
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their use in the marketing context.
• Use their strong news sense, experience working in fast-paced environments and an ability to identify story angles.
• Utilise their experience in the writing and management of social media content.

The role will be offered as a three (3) year contract and subject to six (6) months’ probation and participation in regular performance reviews.  A salary commensurate with experience plus superannuation will be offered.

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.

Candidates with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Click here to download position description. 

Enquiries and applications containing a resume and brief cover letter are to be directed to Andrew Fotheringham or Jessica Mason at the South Australian Tourism Commission via employment@sa.gov.au or on 8463 4513.

Applications close: 9am 28 August 2017

With sights firmly set on the strategic potential of $8b in tourism expenditure by 2020, the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) is an organisation that will play a key role in the state’s economic future with tourism having been identified as one of the future growth sectors for the South Australian economy.  With a diverse workforce of just over 100 staff, SATC operates in a relatively flat organisational structure that enables it to be nimble and agile. 

The Brand Assets Delivery Manager is responsible for the collection, storage, marketing and distribution of a range of marketing communication assets, including the SATC Media Galleries still and moving footage. The role aims to ensure that the content of the material supports and builds consumer awareness, and encourages preference for South Australian tourism product in line with our tourism brand. The role supports the current brand assets strategy which involves careful management of the Media Gallery, including seeking new imagery that is in line with the SATC visual brand guidelines; removal of visual assets no longer in use, and ensuring this is reflected across external and internal networks through consistent communication with relevant stakeholders and partners. The Brand Assets Delivery Manager is responsible for dealing with Media Gallery enquiries, approving orders and registrations where necessary. The role also provides support to marketing and creative projects for the Domestic Marketing unit, and has one direct report.

Some responsibilities will be to:

• Develop a strong understanding of the SATC media gallery and back end software Media Equations 
• Package relevant material together according to relevant key designated SA tourism experiences and product.
• Modify and maintain media.southaustralia.com to house related digital assets including effective search, access and downloading capabilities.
• Be the gatekeeper of SATC’s content assets, assisting internal and external users with securing the assets they require.
• Ensure media.southaustralia.com is working effectively as a point of distribution for content.
• Send updates of the availability of new materials available for distribution to relevant internal staff who in turn will forward onto their key contacts and production houses.
• Maintain and improve SATC photographic and video resources for use by staff, media, travel and tourism operators.
• Archive images and footage that are no longer aligned to our tourism brand.
• Encourage the use of our ‘Top 100’ images with trade partners, media and external sites.

The role will be offered as a two (2) year part time contract (0.6 FTE - 3 days per week) and subject to six (6) months’ probation and participation in regular performance reviews.  A salary commensurate with experience plus superannuation will be offered.

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, and candidates with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Click here to view the position description. 

Enquiries and applications containing a resume and cover letter are to be directed to Marianthi Livaditis at the South Australian Tourism Commission via employment@sa.gov.au or on 8463 4618

Applications close: 9am, 28 August 2017