Department of State Development
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
About us:
The Department of State Development is the South Australian
Government's lead economic development agency.
Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South
Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability,
capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the
right people for the right jobs and offer an attractive, flexible
workplace.
For more information about our agency, please visit:
Department of State Development |
statedevelopment.sa.gov.au
About the role:
The Office for Small and Family Business supports the growth and
resilience of small and family businesses across South Australia,
being the key entry point for businesses seeking support,
information and access to programs delivered through South
Australia's Small Business Strategy *********.
The Director, Office for Small and Family Business will lead
South Australia's Small Business Strategy ********* and the
Government's policies and programs that support small and family
business to create jobs and build the State's economy.
As the Director, you will:
Drive the delivery of the South Australian Small
Business Strategy *********:
Provide strategic
leadership for the implementation and evaluation of the South
Australian Small Business Strategy ********* and associated
initiatives, ensuring delivery of government priorities and
measurable outcomes for the small and family business sector,
within budget and required timeframes.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships
:
Establish and sustain productive relationships with industry,
business representative bodies, government agencies and key
stakeholders to ensure effective engagement, consultation,
communication, and collaboration to inform policy development




and improve outcomes for South Australian small and family
businesses.
Lead cross-government and national
collaboration
: Drive effective inter-governmental and
cross-agency representation to align policy, programs and
services and represent South Australia in national forums and
position the state to influence and respond to strategic
priorities impacting the South Australian small and family
business sector.
Influence government policy, reform and decision
making
: Provide authoritative strategic advice to
Ministers, the Chief Executive and senior executives on
emerging issues, opportunities, risks, legislation, regulation
and whole-of-government priorities impacting small and family
businesses.
Key Competencies:
To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership in
complex environments and achieving results through highly
developed skills in verbal and written communication,
leadership, influence and negotiation with key
stakeholders.
Strong understanding of the key challenges facing the small
and family business sector, with a proven ability to lead and
manage a diverse team in the development and delivery of
high-quality strategic plans, programs and policies to support
South Australian small and family businesses.
High level political acumen with a strong understanding of
how to address and navigate government processes, priorities
and accountabilities.
High resilience and adaptability, capable of working
effectively in a fast paced, constantly changing and uncertain
workplace.




Demonstrated strong people management and leadership
capabilities with the ability to drive and create positive
culture.
Remuneration:
Competitive salary of SAES1.
Perks:
Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will
see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:
A variety of leave arrangements
Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work
arrangement
Access to great customised training and career development
opportunities.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Nil
Desirable:
A tertiary or post
graduate qualification in a relevant discipline such as
business.
Special Conditions:
The role will be offered full time (1.0 FTE) for up to 3
years
Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History
Check or National Police Check (NPC) and Working with Children
Check is required prior to employment.
Enquiries:
For confidential enquiries / further information about the role,
please contact Dr Andrew Dunbar, Executive Director, Industry,
Innovation and Small Business via ******
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA
website.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by
addressing the key competencies (3 pages max)
Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or
recent line manager), to be provided on request.
Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on
the job advert.
Applications close:
25/08/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- DSD Role Description - Director, Office for Small & Family Business.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Director, Office For Small And Family Business (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of State Development
📍 Adelaide