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Small & Family Business
Supporting businesses to start, grow and succeed, and to connect businesses to the array of government services.

> business.sa.gov.au
Skilled + Business Migration
Providing pathways to living, working or establishing in South Australia.

> migration.sa.gov.au
South Australian Careers Hub
Helping you find a career in one of South Australia's fast-growing industries.

> careers.sa.gov.au
Export South Australia
Growing exports from South Australia to the world.

> export.sa.gov.au
Invest South Australia
Promoting investment ready opportunities globally.

> invest.sa.gov.au
Brand SA
Celebrating South Australia and supporting all that's local.

> brand.sa.gov.au
Skills SA
Training and education to upskill and meet future workforce needs.

> skills.sa.gov.au
The Alternative
Launching careers and growing opportunities.

> thealternative.sa.gov.au
SA Science Excellence + Innovation Awards
Celebrating the importance of science, research and innovation in 2023.

> scienceawards.sa.gov.au

Focus areas
Focus areas
Partnering with business and industry across key focus areas for economic growth in South Australia.
- Manufacturing
  Building a strong and innovative manufacturing sector for South Australia’s continued participation in the global economy.
- Critical Technologies
  Driving economic growth in South Australia through Critical Technologies.
- Startup ecosystem
  Supporting South Australian entrepreneurs to start and scale their businesses.
- Defence Industry Workforce and Skills
  Growing South Australia's workforce to support delivery of complex defence projects.
- Industrial transformation
  Find out how technological and environmental change is transforming industry.
- Science and research excellence
  Finding opportunities through research, translation and commercialisation.
- Higher and International Education
  Creating a progressive, globally recognised and internationally competitive higher education sector.
- Workforce development and migration
  Supporting South Australia's industry to attract and retain the workforce it needs.
- Small and Family Business
  Supporting South Australia's small and family businesses to operate, grow and succeed.
- Export, Investment and Trade
  Helping attract investment and grow exports in South Australia.
- Skills and training
  Training and education to upskill and meet future workforce needs.
Programs and initiatives
Programs and initiatives
Supporting business and industry through strategic programs, projects and initiatives.
- Whyalla Business Support Package
  Support for businesses and workers impacted by the Whyalla Steelworks challenges
- New Adelaide University
  Learn about how the State Government is working with The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia to create a combined new university for our state.
- Research and Innovation Fund
  Supporting researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses to accelerate their progress through funding from the State Government.
- Seed-Start
  Equipping innovative, early-stage South Australian startups with grant funding to support the commercialisation of an innovative product or service.
- The Alternative
  Launching in 2024, the Alternative is a South Australian program changing how people start their careers.
The Department
The Department
Delivering sustainable economic growth and a resilient economy through the development of creative, innovative and productive businesses and industries in South Australia.
- About us
  Find out more about the Department of State Development including Ministers, leadership and people, corporate governance and more.
- Ministers
  Learn more about the Ministers responsible for the portfolio of the Department of State Development.
- Leadership and people
  Read about our Executive leadership team and the Chief Scientist for South Australia.
- Organisational governance
  Find information relating to Freedom of Information, proactive disclosure and our Reconciliation Action Plan plus more.
- Engagement at DSD
  We engage with industry, all levels of government, the skills and education sector and local communities to inform and shape the development of future projects, policies and strategies.
- Contact us
  Contact the department for general enquiries, complaints or to speak to a business unit representative.
News and Events
News and Events
Explore the latest news, events and insights from South Australia's industry, academia and business community.
- News
  Read all the latest news and updates from the Department for State Development.
- Industry events
  View full list of industry events, seminars and networking opportunities.
- Small business events
  Events for small and family businesses in South Australia.
- SA Science Excellence + Innovation Awards
  Showcasing the critical importance of science, research and innovation to the development of South Australia's industry and society.
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Developing the next generation of defence leaders

19th Apr 2024

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Developing the next generation of defence leaders

As part of the Defence Teaming Centre’s flagship Defence Industry Leadership Program, the South Australian Government is proud to partner with industry to double the number of participants for 2024.

This program has supported hundreds of mid-career defence industry professionals over more than a decade, growing their confidence and capability as decision-makers.

Graduates of the program gain a nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership and Management, along with the skills and knowledge to navigate the many opportunities that lie ahead.

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Partnering with business and industry across key focus areas for economic growth in South Australia.

Supporting business and industry through strategic programs, projects and initiatives.

Delivering sustainable economic growth and a resilient economy through the development of creative, innovative and productive businesses and industries in South Australia.

Explore the latest news, events and insights from South Australia's industry, academia and business community.

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Developing the next generation of defence leaders

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