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Senior Advisor, Food and Wine Exports
Department of State Development
Job reference: 844911
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short 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 Trade team supports South Australian exporters to succeed globally by connecting them with international markets, offering expert advice, delivering targeted programs and promotions, enhancing export capabilities, and managing grants.

The Senior Advisor, Food and Wine Exports strengthens and expands the value of international trade in South Australia's wine sector. The role supports strategy and drives the management and implementation of numerous global trade initiatives, including delivering the Wine Export Diversification Program across multiple international markets and sales channels.

As a Senior Advisor, Food and Wine Exports, you will:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of a whole of government trade and market development approach to grow the state’s exports by managing and driving international growth opportunities.
  • Support in the delivery of the Wine Export Diversification Program, Global Wine Growth Program and DSD’s offshore wine related events across multiple markets and sales channels.
  • Work openly and collaboratively as part of the Food & Wine Exports team and wider Trade and International Markets teams to ensure all wine projects are strategically aligned to increase the number of new exporters in international markets and to help expand the export footprint for existing exporters.
  • Establish and manage effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including working proactively with businesses in the wine sector by consulting, negotiating and liaising to grow South Australian exports in targeted international markets.
  • Contribute to the development of Ministerial and Premier briefings, providing clear, timely and strategic advice to inform decision-making and international engagement.
  • Provide a high level of professionalism when representing the South Australian Government nationally and internationally, contributing to across government projects in partnership with other government representatives to deliver significant export initiatives for South Australia.

About You:

  • Strong project management skills and experience to develop and deliver strategic trade projects and activities supporting wine exporters.
  • Significant experience in international trade development and exports for the wine industry, including knowledge of South Australian wine producers and exporters and experience working with international markets including off-shore posts, importers, trade and other key overseas contacts.
  • In-depth understanding of the wine sector in South Australia including the major issues, trends, developments, and their implications to future directions, market access and international trade.
  • Experience working with marketing teams to support the development of messaging and assets for the South Australian wine sector, including experience developing and delivering trade activities and events.
  • An up-to-date knowledge of government administrative processes including budget, procurement, information and records management with the ability to support the Department in the effective development and delivery of briefings, high level documents and ministerial responses.

Remuneration: Competitive salary of ASO6 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: Experience working in wine sector.
  • Desirable: Formal training in project management, export and international trade, international business, communications and event management will be highly regarded.

Special Conditions:

  • The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) for up to 7 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 Kate Kriven, Manager, Food and Wine Exports via kate.kriven@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: 20/05/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- DSD Role Description - ASO6 Senior Advisor Food and Wine Exports.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.