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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 position is responsible for the general management of Public Relations related activities that contribute to the marketing and promotion of South Australia as a desirable tourism destination.

The Director, Destination Public Relations is a key function in SATC's Strategic Communications and Engagement department and manages a team of PR professionals, as well as the PR agencies and consultants in domestic and global markets. The role ensures brand-aligned PR strategies are effectively integrated into marketing campaigns to help generate earned media for South Australia. In doing so, this will ensure effective ROI of PR investments made whilst contributing to the growth of South Australia's brand awareness goals and visitor economy. 

The Director, Destination Public Relations is also responsible for the direction of the SATC's media and brand advocate famil program, as well as the procurement, management and execution of strategic sponsorships & partnerships. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage the day-to-day activity across domestic and international PR 
  • Maximise exposure from key tourism publications and lists - ensuring South Australia is talked about as a highly desirable destination on a consistent basis, whilst aligning to South Australia's brand strategy. 
  • Work closely with the Events PR and Marketing team to support events in alignment with the destination marketing teams objectives
  • Collaborate with SATC staff, overseas offices and agencies to drive high-quality, relevant PR across domestic and global media.
  • Collaborate on our international strategy with our GM of Global Markets.

A full Position description can be accessed here. 

The role will be offered on a full-time, 5-year non-executive contract.

The SATC as part of 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 Chris Burford, Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement, at the South Australian Tourism Commission and submitted via SEEK. 

Applications close: 9am, Monday 14 April 2025

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 8463 4513.

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 ICT Service Support Specialist is responsible for providing analysis and resolution of business system issues and configurations to all South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) staff. This role encompasses several key responsibilities to ensure the effective operation of all ICT services within SATC. The specialist is tasked with accurately logging and managing ICT service requests and incidents, tracking and documenting the progress and resolution of issues, and performing basic troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network-related problems.

In addition to technical support, the ICT Service Support Specialist is committed to delivering excellent customer service. By developing and maintaining positive relationships with the client base, the specialist proactively addresses user needs and concerns to improve customer satisfaction. The role also involves assisting with the configuration and maintenance of business systems, ensuring they are optimized for performance and reliability.

Furthermore, the ICT Service Support Specialist provides user training on ICT systems and tools, creating and maintaining documentation for troubleshooting procedures and solutions. Effective collaboration with other ICT team members and departments, as well as clear communication with users, is essential for understanding and resolving issues. The specialist identifies opportunities for improving ICT services and processes, implementing solutions to enhance the overall effectiveness of ICT support.

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

  • Purchased Leave Entitlements
  • Fitness Passport Program (access to 70+ gyms across South Australia)
  • Hybrid working arrangements – 2 days work from home offered
  • 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  
  • Staff recognition and service awards
  • Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program

A full Position description can be accessed here

The role will be offered on a full-time, 6-month non-executive contract.

The SATC as part of 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 Monica Nemeth, Director Technology and Security at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek

Applications close: 9am, Tuesday 22 April 2025

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 8429 4561

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 Research Manager is responsible for providing strategic research leadership to the agency. This includes managing ongoing research requirements across the various teams in the agency, as well as identifying research gaps and potential strategic projects. The role has a key focus on facilitating communication of relevant research insights across the SATC and working within the SATC to embed the research findings into plans and strategies. The role manages strategic research projects ensuring high quality and relevant, actionable outcomes.  The role has a leadership responsibility within the Strategy and Insights team providing support to the Director, Strategy and Insights and representing the team as needed at an Executive and Board level.

A full Position description can be accessed here. 

The role will be offered on a full-time, 5-year non-executive contract.

The SATC as part of 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 Adam Stanford, Director, Strategy and Insights, at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek

Applications close: 12pm, Monday 28 April 2025

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 8463 4513.



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 40,600 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

 

 


 

 

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