Careers

About us
At the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC), we’re passionate about South Australia and dedicated to making a positive impact on our tourism sector. We believe travel is about meaningful connections - not transactions - and that people crave experiences that enrich and inspire.

Our team champions the simple pleasures that make our state unique, working together to create authentic, memorable moments for visitors and locals alike. Guided by Aboriginal care for place and community, inspired by regenerative principles, and committed to diversity and belonging, we see tourism as a way to bring people closer - to each other, to our communities, and to the land we love.

At the SATC, you’ll find a team that’s collaborative, creative, and always striving to do things differently. Here, every voice counts and every story matters - you’ll be respected and make a meaningful impact as we celebrate shared values, diverse experiences, and collective success. We’re proud to champion South Australia’s spirit - warm, generous, and down-to-earth - and we’re committed to making our state a place where every visitor feels at home.

About the role

The SATC is offering a rare opportunity for a generalist Senior Legal Counsel to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile work on offer in South Australia. If you want challenge, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact and you thrive in a fast-paced environment – this might be the role for you. 

Reporting to the General Counsel & Director, Procurement, we are excited to offer the opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to work on: 

• Destination development (cruise, aviation and access)  
• Key marketing activity and campaigns with domestic and international reach  
• Major events in South Australia:
• Managed Events - Santos Tour Down Under, National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant and Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond.  
• Major Sponsored Events – LIV Golf Adelaide and AFL Gather Round.  

The Legal unit at SATC sits within the Corporate Services team and services the entire agency.  

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  
• Continuous development, review and adjustment of contractual template suite for use by SATC staff which support recurring arrangements and self-service
• Utilising contract management systems and establish monitoring regimes to assist with contract management
  

The Ideal Candidate:

• 6 years + post qualification experience (including in-house experience)
• Current unrestricted South Australian legal practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one)
• Experienced in the sport, events, tourism and/or marketing industries (highly regarded) 

If you are: 

• 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…apply now! 

Full position description can be accessed here.

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

As an organisation dedicated to reconciliation, involving and engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is essential. We believe that embracing a mix of ideas and experiences drives innovation, challenges assumptions, and helps us create bold solutions for South Australia’s tourism future. That is why, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those living with a disability – to join us in shaping a vibrant and inclusive tourism industry for South Australia. 

Applications consisting of a resume and cover letter are to be directed Daniella Scuteri, General Counsel & Director, Procurement at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek. 

Applications close: 5pm on Friday, 20 March 2026.

Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 7133 8010. 

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.