Established in 1972, the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) is South Australia’s leading screen authority and investment body, empowering world-class South Australian screen production and connecting South Australian voices, stories, artistry and identity to global audiences. A statutory authority funded by the State Government and with an independent Board, the SAFC plays a vital role in the development, growth and promotion of the state’s screen production sector across film, TV and digital games, and championing its cultural, creative and economic potential.

We’re looking for an experienced games industry professional to take on a senior, highly visible role supporting the growth and development of South Australia’s game development sector. As Game Development Executive, you’ll become a key point of connection between South Australia’s games community, government and the wider national and international industry.

Based at the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios facilities in Glenside, and reporting to the Head of Production, you’ll:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with South Australian game developers and studios of all sizes.
• Provide expert advice on the games industry to senior executives and government decision-makers.
• Manage and support game development funding, rebate and industry development programs including the SA Video Game Development (VGD) Rebate, and support agency events and activities including SAGE: SA Game Exhibition.
• Assess applications and make clear, evidence-based funding recommendations.
• Help South Australian studios identify opportunities for funding, investment, publishing, partnerships and growth.
• Develop relationships with publishers, financiers, investors and industry partners nationally and internationally.
• Share market intelligence, industry trends and commercial opportunities with the local sector.
• Connect developers with relevant people, organisations and opportunities.
• Support and lead industry events, exhibitions, delegations, conferences, working groups and visiting industry programs.
• Contribute to initiatives supporting emerging talent and a stronger, more diverse games workforce.
• Help position South Australia as a great place to establish, grow and invest in game development.

For more information and to apply, please see the full job listing via Supaglu: https://supaglu.com.au/current-jobs/?ja-job=898980

Diversity and Flexibility Statement
The South Australian Film Corporation promotes diversity and flexible ways of working. First Nations peoples, Deaf and disabled applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Although the SAFC isn’t involved in the hiring of crew, talent or extras on productions, our Professional Opportunities page regularly lists opportunities for South Australian screen professionals available on SAFC supported productions.

Please note that employment opportunities on productions are managed by the relevant productions.

The SAFC will also issue call outs via the Professional Opportunities page on a project by project basis for SAFC supported initiatives such as the Professional Crew Attachments program.

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Sorry, the SAFC is unable to offer work experience places.

Our Adelaide Studios Screen Creatives directory lists companies in the film, television and digital media industries based at the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios. You are welcome to contact relevant companies directly regarding work experience opportunities they may offer.

You can also find details of South Australian screen companies and creatives across film, television, PDV and digital games in our collection of digital production brochures available for download from our Resources and Downloads page.