Department of State Development
Job reference: 842234
Location: 5000 - 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 Senior Performance and Governance Officer provides specialist advice and support to strengthen organisational, planning, performance and governance and leads the coordination of performance reporting, governance frameworks and strategic planning processes.

As a Senior Performance and Governance Officer, you will:

1. Provide high‑level, expert advice to Leadership and senior stakeholders regarding strategy, organisational planning, performance management and governance matters.
2. Lead the development, implementation, coordination and continuous improvement of consistent, best‑practice organisational planning, performance, and governance frameworks across the Department, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and whole‑of‑government requirements.
3. Lead the coordination and delivery of high‑quality strategic and operational performance reporting, including the Chief Executive Performance Agreement, Annual Report, Agency Statement and regular internal performance reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
4. Undertake major reviews of Departmental governance, compliance, systems and processes, identifying risks, opportunities and reform initiatives that strengthen enterprise governance and support broader Public Sector objectives.
5. Lead and contribute to complex and/or strategic projects as required.
6. Drive continuous improvement by identifying, recommending and implementing enhancements to systems, processes and reporting practices to improve organisational performance, transparency and efficiency.

About you:

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• Sound understanding of the principles of organisational governance, strategic planning, performance and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or significantly contributing to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of organisational planning, performance, and governance frameworks, policies, procedures and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and apply sound analytical skills to complex organisational, performance and governance issues, including identifying risks, interdependencies and opportunities.
• Proven ability to communicate, liaise, consult and negotiate in a highly effective, flexible and influential manner, including managing conflict with tact and diplomacy, and developing complex technical and strategic documents and reports for a range of stakeholders.

Remuneration: Competitive salary of ASO7 p.a. plus superannuation

Benefits:

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: Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent relevant professional experience in business, public policy or administration, governance or law.

Special Conditions:

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) up to 20 months.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC).

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Nicole Spencer, Manager Strategic Projects via Nicole.Spencer2@sa.gov.au

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 (2 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: 05/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DSD Role Description - ASO7 Senior Performance and Governance Officer.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.