Careers

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 Health, Safety and Environment Manager (HSEM) oversees the health, safety, and environmental initiatives of the agency ensuring compliance with legislation and fostering a safe, sustainable workplace. The HSEM is responsible for managing Work, Health and Safety (WHS), environmental practices and workplace facilities providing advice and guidance across the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC). The incumbent will proactively implement safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, promote sustainable environmental practices, and maintain efficient, safe, and compliant workplace facilities. The role is also responsible for ensuring the SATC meets its legislative responsibilities and continues to demonstrate its commitment to continuously improving systems and practices.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide a WHS advice to ensure SATC meets legislative responsibilities and manages WHS risks and potential hazards effectively.
• In conjunction with the Director, People & Culture, develop, implement, and review WHS systems, operational policies, programs, plans, and tools.
• Manage appropriate WHS training for SATC workers and ensure appropriate induction of all workers.
• Manage processes for incident and accident reporting.
• Provide assistance in meeting the requirements under the SATC's Sustainability Roadmap and the development of a Carbon Management Plan in line with the state Government Climate Ready Circular PC-007.
• Provide accurate and practical WHS advice to ensure the SATC meets legislative responsibilities and manages WHS risks effectively during its owned and operated events, including but not limited to the Santos Tour Down Under, Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond and National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.
• Provide WHS advice and guidance, including but not limited to, policy, site plans, emergency management, environmental management, high risk work and patron management to ensure the safe delivery of SATC managed events
• Provide on ground WHS support during bump in and out of managed events as well as during the managed events
• Effectively managing all incidents which occur on SATC owned and operated events, including ensuring the SATC is complying with legislation.
• Manage various facilities contracts as required, relating to minor works and maintenance of building facilities including security services, temperature control and general equipment/fixtures enquiries.
• Oversee work and contractors for installations, repairs, modifications, maintenance and construction to facilities and equipment.

A full position description can be accessed here. 

This full-time position is offered as a 5-year, non-executive contract.

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 Joanne Evans Director, People and Culture, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek. 

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 26 October 2025

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.

As a member of the Strategic Communications and Engagement team, the Project Manager, Tourism for Good, is responsible for driving the implementation of the Tourism for Good strategic priority in partnership with the South Australian tourism industry, Tourism Industry Council South Australia and providing industry support to operators to deliver a uniquely South Australian visitor experience that is:

• Guided by Aboriginal care for place and community;
• Inspired by regenerative principles;
• Committed to inclusion; and
• Delivered through South Australian hospitality.

The role also provides support to the Director, Policy & Projects through involvement in strategic priority policy areas that promote the growth and sustainability of the tourism sector in South Australia. 

Key Responsibilities of the role 

• Support the implementation of the Tourism for Good strategic priority actions.
• Support the development of specific tourism related projects and key themes aligned with the SATC's strategic program of work which are of critical importance to the SATC and the tourism industry.
• Research, formulate and administer strategic policy advice and planning to achieve the goals and objectives of the South Australian Tourism Plan 2030.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder, projects from strategy to execution.
• Engage and manage stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration across teams.
• Brief, report and influence across all levels of the SATC and key stakeholders.
• Support the tourism industry to develop new and enhanced demand driving tourism products and experiences that appeal to South Australia's target markets and are ground in Tourism for Good principles.
• Provide leadership and guidance to South Australian tourism operators to increase their business capabilities and support their Tourism for Good transition

A full position description can be accessed here. 

This part-time position is offered as a 5-year, non-executive contract, at a salary classification of ASO6.

Applications consisting of a resume and cover letter are to be directed to Joanne Evans Director, People and Culture, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek. 

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 26 October 2025

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.

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.