Job ASO6 ADVISOR, WINE EXPORTS, Adelaide

Department of State Development
Job reference: 684228
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia’s future by driving economic growth.

Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state’s significant economic opportunities.

Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government’s major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we are recruiting across several different roles to help drive our state forward, and we want you to join us on this journey.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state’s economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

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 Advisor, Wine Exports strengthens and expands the value of international trade in South Australia's wine sector. Reporting to the Manager, Food & Wine Exports, 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.

The Advisor, Wine Exports supports high-level, complex research and project management activities to grow exports for the South Australian wine producers and exporters. This includes the provision of expert advice, consultation and assistance to exporters, producers and to the Department of State Development (DSD) international office network.

Key Competencies:

To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:

• 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.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, building cohesive networks with DSD international offices, international trade, South Australian wine producers and exporters, logistics providers, government, industry stakeholders and international DSD departments.

• A high degree of organisational skills, effective time management and attention to detail to support the DSD international network to deliver wine projects and initiatives.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary $98,478 to $104,165 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: Wine sector experience is essential
• 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), initial 12-month term contract.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) required prior to employment.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact, Marianne Duluk, Manager, Food and Wine Exports via Write to the company

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 (2 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: 23/07/2025 11:00 PM