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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.

About the role: 

The Legal unit at SATC sits within the Corporate Services team and services the entire agency. We are excited to offer the opportunity for a senior lawyer to work across: 

  • Destination development (Cruise & Aviation)
  • Key marketing activity and campaigns with domestic and international reach
  • Events in South Australia: SATC manages and delivers the Santos Tour Down Under, National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant and Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond. The SATC also sponsors a range of events that promote our state as a tourism destination, such as LIV Golf Adelaide, AFL Gather Round, Illuminate Adelaide, WOMADelaide and more  

This role reports to the Director, Legal & Procurement.  

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

  • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range SATC’s contracts in consultation with other SATC staff members including Cooperative Marketing, Sponsorship, Goods and Services, Data Share, Confidentiality, Software-related agreements and IP licensing  
  • Provision of timely strategic legal advice, advising on legal and commercial risks and working with business units to identify practical solutions
  • Create legal frameworks and negotiating strategies for complex agreements
  • Collaborate with the business to address legal issues and risks proactively
  • Handle and resolve disputes and complaints
  • Advise on and ensure business compliance with laws including data and privacy and Australian Consumer Law    
  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes to ensure delivery of accurate and up-to-date legal advice
  • Build out legal capability and acumen in the business

A position description can be accessed here.

The Ideal Candidate:  

  • 6 years + post qualification experience (including in-house experience)  
  • Current unrestricted South Australian legal practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one)  
  • A trusted business partner that delivers commercially focused, pragmatic and tailored legal solutions  
  • You excel in a fast paced environment and value diversity in your work  
  • You have exceptional time management skills, adept at working under pressure and meeting deadlines  
  • You develop and maintain influential working relationships   

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

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

This position is offered as a Non-executive contract for a 5-year term.

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 Stephanie Rozokos, Chief Operating Officer, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 22 December 2024

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 08 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.

The Digital Marketing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and undertaking digital marketing activity to drive traffic to southaustralia.com and drive leads to South Australian tourism operators and industry partners.

The Digital Marketing Coordinator will support the Digital Marketing & Optimisation Manager in improving and optimising the digital customer journey for consumers on southaustralia.com and other SATC owned websites. The Digital Marketing Coordinator will support key optimisation projects by assisting with the analysis of digital metrics, conversion rate optimisation (CRO), search engine optimisation and personalisation of both on- and off-site messaging. Working closely with the wider Digital Marketing team, the position will also ensure tourism products are effectively featured across digital platforms, and will develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with tourism operators to maximise the number of tourism products featured on southaustralia.com.

Working alongside another Coordinator, the Digital Marketing Coordinator will also assist in the coordination of always on paid performance media across domestic and global markets, including collaborating with media buying agencies and various teams within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

  • Coordinating and undertaking digital marketing activity to drive traffic to southaustralia.com and drive leads to South Australian tourism operators and industry partners
  • Improving and optimising the digital customer journey for consumers on southaustralia.com
  • Analysis of digital metrics, conversion rate optimisation (CRO), search engine optimisation and personalisation of both on- and off-site messaging
  • Assist in the coordination of always on paid performance media across domestic and global markets, including collaborating with media buying agencies and various teams within the organisation.

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

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

This position is offered at an ASO4 salary classification, on a Non-executive contract for a 5-year term.

A 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 Elisha Kendrick, Digital Marketing & Optimisation Manager, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek

Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday 31 December 2024

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 08 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.

This role will assist the workshop supervisor with the construction of Christmas Pageant floats and associated products, and with other workshop and warehouse activities as required. This role will also assist with the transfer of the Christmas Pageant floats to the city on the morning of the Pageant, follow running sheet duties on Pageant Day return floats to the warehouse after the Pageant has concluded.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

  • Liaise with Workshop and Mechanics Supervisor, artists and Creative Director on float base construction design.
  • Identify and report on quantities of materials and costs of specifications, including timelines, reporting outcomes to supervisor and creative team for approval.
  • Report materials requirements of approved float designs to workshop supervisor for purchasing.
  • Build allocated floats and accessories to artist specification.
  • Build floats and accessories in consultation and with assistance of mechanics, welders, artists.
  • Ensure floats are stored correctly according to OHS&W requirements.
  • Assist team members to reposition floats during storage.
  • Assist with design of storage charts pre/post event based on event program and OHS&W requirements.
  • Ensure floats stored in accordance with the approved storage charts.
  • Assist with transfer of floats and other materials to the pageant route on Pageant Eve as required.

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

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

This position is part-time, offered as 0.8 FTE, on a non-executive contract for a 5-year term.

A 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 Brian Gilbertson, Creative Director and Event Manager, National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek

Applications close: 5pm, Thursday 9 January 2025

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 08 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?

 

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
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.

 

Kangaluna Camp, Eyre Peninsula
Kangaluna Camp, Eyre Peninsula