Department of State Development SA
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    Company overview

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    Government Administration & Politics

    Primary location

    Level 4, 11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
    Tarntanya, Kaurna Country
    The Department of State Development helps industry, business and communities identify and capitalise upon opportunities for job creation and economic growth.It harnesses the South Australian Government’s expertise in attracting investment, improving industry competitiveness and building a skilled workforce.The Department of State Development promotes the potential for specific sectors – including minerals and energy resources, manufacturing, health and biotechnology and arts and culture – to boost South Australia’s credentials and appeal as a place to live, work, study and do business.Recent work in creating industry roadmaps, skills development and engagement frameworks reflects the department’s emphasis on innovation, science and technological advances, and partner and community collaboration.The Department of State Development is driving research, education and skills initiatives to create jobs and build the skilled workforce South Australia needs to support industry.It brings together the expertise across government to attract and serve international investors in our diverse economy.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    ASO5 Adviser, Quality and Risk

    at Department of State Development
    Adelaide SA
    Deliver complaint handling and dispute resolution using advocacy, mediation and negotiation withing a client-centered management framework
    Deliver complaint handling and dispute resolution using advocacy, mediation and negotiation withing a client-centered management framework
    classification: Government & DefenceGovernment & Defence
    4d ago
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    ASO7 Principal Policy Officer

    at Department of State Development
    Adelaide SA
    The Principal Policy Officer is responsible for driving the development of strategic policy advice
    The Principal Policy Officer is responsible for driving the development of strategic policy advice
    classification: Government & DefenceGovernment & Defence
    3d ago
    3d ago

    Reviews overview

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    The Department of State Development SA offers some positive aspects, particularly regarding the immediate team environment where colleagues are often described as supportive and welcoming. Some employees appreciate the diverse exposure to various industries and valuable opportunities such as attending conferences and engaging with Ministers.

    However, employees have identified several areas for improvement, including concerns about leadership and management practices. The department's frequent restructures and organisational changes can create uncertainty, while limited career advancement opportunities at middle management and lower levels present challenges for staff retention and professional growth.

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    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Grants Assessor
    Feb 2026
    Adelaide SA 5000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Highly under appreciated and treated awfully by management.
    The good thingsThe people I worked with were supportive and welcoming.
    The challengesTeam leads and managements need assessing. They are incapable of taking any accountability for their mistakes and will target people they don’t like to pin their mistakes on. They will speak down to you and ask inappropriate questions related to personal life. Management will not take any feedback or complaints seriously if it involves a team lead, and will only back poor behaviour.
    1.0
    Administration Role
    Jan 2026
    Adelaide SA 50004 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I'm saving you from torment, stress and misery!
    The good thingsAbsolutely nothing.
    The challengesManagement do not back/ support you. Hard work is not rewarded. No training/ professional development opportunities whatsoever. The organisation only cares about their image....(not about treating workers well). The work culture is built on: incessant chaos, lack of planning, bully!ng, blaming others, nepotism, micromanagement, insecure and incompetent managament, unreasonable work deadlines, clicky groups and backstabbing.
    3.0
    Manager
    Oct 2025
    Adelaide SA 50002 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    Overall, an enjoyable experience, not necessarily a long-term option if you have career aspirations.
    The good thingsHave had some good opportunities during my time here, met many people including former and current Ministers, and contributed to the development of the state in various ways. Was fortunate enough to experience some travel to various conferences.
    The challengesThe machinery of government changes is challenging; it pays not to get too comfortable in your role as priorities and direction can change overnight. The latest restructure has been hard on some of the team with staff displaced or now having to operate in new teams. There is not a lot of opportunity now at the middle management or lower level for advancement, therefore career challenges are a real issue and retaining staff will be a problem if this is not addressed in the future.
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