District Operations Manager

About the Department

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier’s priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business – Lot Fourteen

On behalf of the state government, the department is leading the management and delivery of Lot Fourteen, a world-class innovation district with a curated, collaborative research and business ecosystem dedicated to driving increased productivity and solving complex global challenges.

Led by the State Lead for Lot Fourteen and South Australia’s Innovation Places, the cross-government project team also has responsibility for implementation of the state’s Innovation Places Leadership Framework and development and delivery of Adelaide City Deal projects including Tarrkarri-Centre for First Nations Cultures, the Innovation Hub and the Australian Defence Technologies Academy.

One of the most exciting economic development projects in Australia, Lot Fourteen is providing a springboard for innovation and bringing together the state’s leading abilities in space, defence, cyber and creative industries with a focus on enabling critical technologies.

Lot Fourteen is currently home to a skilled workforce of more than 1,700 people from more than 150 businesses, attracting some of the world’s most innovative organisations including Amazon Web Services, Salesforce and Cisco.

The district is also home to research and industry powerhouses such as the Australian Space Agency, SmartSat CRC, Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, Stone and Chalk start-up hub and The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub.

Role Highlights

• Shape the future operations of SA’s flagship innovation district
• Lead the delivery of exciting operational projects
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team

Role Details

The District Operations Manager is key to enhancing demonstrated value to the tenants and stakeholders at Lot Fourteen by and delivering exceptional customer service across operational areas including district security, technology, sustainability initiatives and placemaking functions including district logistics, public realm activation, art and culture and district amenity. You will be responsible for managing a range of key relationships including service providers and tenants.

Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department’s Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated substantial equivalent experience in a similar-scale place-based initiative or project.

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Enquiries to

Rachel Walsh
Director, Lot Fourteen Operations
Phone: 0434 361 980
Email: [email protected]

The lead agency supporting the Premier and Cabinet by developing policy and delivering programs to realise the government’s vision for South Australia, including the management of Lot Fourteen innovation district.