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Current Positions

Here at the SATC, we love our state and we love what we do. We want to bring visitors to South Australia to build a prosperous economy and share the love with the rest of Australia and the world. We search for undiscovered experiences, remarkable people and immersive products, and we tenaciously seek the best. Together we are making a difference so South Australia thrives. 

The South Australian Tourism Commission owns and manages three events including: Santos Tour Down Under, Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel and National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Digital Marketing Coordinator, Events is responsible for coordinating and undertaking digital marketing activity to drive traffic to event sites and increase engagement across owned channels. 

Working as part of the Events Marketing team, the Digital Marketing Coordinator, Events will assist in the coordination of paid performance media across domestic markets, including collaborating with media buying agencies and various teams within the organisation. In collaboration with Digital Producers, the position will also play a role in the execution of our social media activity and key social deliverables for event partners (sponsors, associated events, host councils). 

Key Responsibilities of the role

  • Work with Marketing Manager to support planning of, delivery, set up and reporting on digital media as a part of events marketing campaigns
  • Support Marketing Manager in liaising with media agency for performance media strategy, results and planning
  • Ensure Events Marketing paid digital campaigns are monitored and optimised, providing creative recommendations to the Marketing Manager
  • Work with the Digital Producers and wider team to contribute to and implement the social media marketing strategy.
  • Creating and editing short form video content for social channels
  • With the Senior Event Coordinator, work with host councils for managed events, ensuring key messages and key event programming is captured and communicated.

A wide range of employee benefits are available at SATC including:

  • Parental and Purchased Leave Entitlements
  • Opportunity to join a fun and active social club
  • Annual Calendar of Wellness events
  • Mental Health First Aid Training
  • Ongoing Training and Development opportunities
  • Annual skin checks and flu vaccinations
  • Casual Fridays (with a gold coin donation towards a nominated charity).
  • Staff recognition and service awards
  • Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program

Position description can be accessed here

The South Australian Public Sector is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring equitable opportunities for all, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, and their uniqueness is valued.

Applications consisting of a resume and cover letter are to be directed to Ruby Hannam, General Manager – Marketing, Events, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek

Applications close: 9am, Monday 23 September 2024

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 8429 4561. 

The South Australian public sector promotes flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Here at the SATC, we love our state and we love what we do. We want to bring visitors to South Australia to build a prosperous economy and share the love with the rest of Australia and the world. We search for undiscovered experiences, remarkable people and immersive products, and we tenaciously seek the best. Together we are making a difference so South Australia thrives. 

Working as part of the SATC’s Social Media & Content team, the Website Content Coordinator is responsible for the writing and coordination of content across the SATC’s destination marketing websites. This position plays an integral role in the implementation of our content strategy – which encompasses all content on southaustralia.com, including the global versions of the site. 

The Website Content Coordinator – along with the wider Social Media & Content team – acts as the guardian of our online brand narrative and tone of voice. We are the storytellers of the SATC and are responsible for shaping and delivering the story of South Australia as a travel destination.

Key Responsibilities of the role

  • Execute the content strategy for southaustralia.com.
  • Plan, write and publish performance driven blog content and website copy for 
    southaustralia.com, integrating SEO keyword research insights.
  • Write and publish longform feature content – including key storytelling profiles for the 
    SATC destination brand.
  • Work collaboratively with the other coordinators to find new and engaging ways to cross -
    promote content across our digital channels.
  • Build and edit pages and content hubs on southaustralia.com in line with SEO insights, 
    consumer demand, campaign objectives and brand strategy.

A wide range of employee benefits are available at SATC including:

  • Parental and Purchased Leave Entitlements
  • Opportunity to join a fun and active social club
  • Annual Calendar of Wellness events
  • Mental Health First Aid Training
  • Ongoing Training and Development opportunities
  • Annual skin checks and flu vaccinations
  • Casual Fridays (with a gold coin donation towards a nominated charity).
  • Staff recognition and service awards
  • Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program

Position description can be accessed here

The South Australian Public Sector is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring equitable opportunities for all, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, and their uniqueness is valued.

Applications consisting of a resume and cover letter are to be directed to Lily Hoffmann, Social Media and Content Manager – Marketing, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek

Applications close: 9am, Monday 23 September 2024

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 8429 4561. 

The South Australian public sector promotes flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.



What we do

Here at the South Australian Tourism Commission, we do things a little differently. 

South Australia is our passion – a place where we win hearts, grow futures and change minds. 

We work as a team to share the very best of our Great State across our country, and the world – to deliver outstanding results for the tourism industry. 

We are a government agency responsible for leading and growing South Australia’s visitor economy. Achieving our goals is made possible thanks to the passionate and curious team of people who work here. The majority of our team is based in Adelaide – however, we have experts based around the world who help promote South Australia as a leading tourism destination internationally.

To find out more, see our purpose and mission. You can learn more about our business groups, including Events South Australia, Marketing, and Destination Development.

 

 

Rich in diversity, with a wide range of roles, responsibilities and clients, the South Australian Government employs more than 100,000 South Australians, making it the largest employer in the state. Visit iworkfor.sa.gov.au for more information and to view jobs across the SA public sector.

OUR VALUES

Find out more about our values and what it’s like to work at the SATC.

We thrive on taking risks and enjoy stepping outside our comfort zone.

We embrace ambiguity and fail fast to learn. We’re confident, brave and always back ourselves to deliver what we say we will.

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WOMADelaide 2018, Botanic Park, Adelaide Image Credit: Grant Hancock

We never settle for simply scratching the surface. We’re hungry for knowledge, fresh ideas and innovations.

We’re innately curious at heart.

We ask the right questions to get the right outcomes and go the extra mile to deliver them.

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Coober Pedy, Flinders Ranges & Outback Image Credit: Callum Jackson

We have a passion for excellence and exceeding expectations.

We all want South Australia to be the very best it can be and work with dedication, spirit and intensity to achieve our goals.

We care for those around us and actively energise and support one another.

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Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula Image Credit: Jem Cresswell

We believe there’s nothing we can’t do as a team.

Relentlessly positive and always confident and resourceful in the face of challenges, we have bold aspirations and go after them with optimism, tenacity and purpose.

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Port Noarlunga, Fleurieu Peninsula Image Credit: Luke Greaves


 

 


 

 


Why choose us?

 

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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

 

Tourism currently employs 40,400 South Australians and is a priority growth sector under the State Government's Growth State plan. Working for us gives you the opportunity to contribute towards and have a leading impact on the growth and prosperity of the state.

A wide range of employee benefits are also available including:

    • Chance to volunteer and participate in SATC events like the internationally renowned Santos Tour Down Under
    • Opportunity to join a fun and active social club
    • Professional development and study assistance
    • Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
    • Annual flu vaccinations
    • Casual Fridays (with a gold coin donation towards a nominated charity).

 

 


 

 

APPLICATION GUIDANCE

We seek people whose skills, knowledge and experience will enable the success of our goals as well as people who thrive working as part of a team and who share our love of South Australia.

Our position descriptions are carefully considered and the essential and desirable criteria outline what we are looking for from a candidate. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of how well they fulfil the criteria: you must provide examples to demonstrate your ability to meet these in your application. Pay close attention to what is requested from applications in the job advertisement - some will require more detail than others.

We provide detailed position descriptions to give candidates a clear indication of the role, however a contact name is also listed if you require additional information prior to applying.

We ask that applications are received either as .doc, .dox or .pdf files. We don’t have any requirements regarding the layout of your application; you should choose a layout which best showcases your suitability for the role and most importantly addresses the criteria listed in the position description.

Given we usually receive a very high response rate to our vacancies, we do ask that:

  • Covering letters are kept to a maximum of two pages
  • CVs are kept to a maximum of four pages 

It is important to ensure your application is received before the closing date and is sent to the contact/address listed on the job advert.

Applications sent directly to the [email protected] inbox will receive an automatic acknowledgment when received, however due to the large number of applications received only those applicants short listed by the Selection Panel for an interview will be contacted further.



Student placements

 

We recognise the importance of developing emerging talent and supporting the next generation of tourism professionals from South Australia. We work with local higher education providers to offer placements to students currently enrolled in courses related to tourism, marketing and events.  

Due to the high demand for these opportunities, we are unable to provide student placements beyond those coordinated with education providers. There are other ways to gain experience in the tourism industry such as volunteering at the many events we run. Click here to find out more.

 

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Kangaluna Camp, Eyre Peninsula