Stone & Chalk is looking for a dynamic and visionary General Manager, South Australia to lead our innovation hub and drive impact in the local startup and scaleup ecosystem.

If you're passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, cultivating strategic partnerships, and building an inclusive, high-performing team, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

About us

At Stone & Chalk, we back the change-makers. We exist to accelerate Australia’s transformation into a sustainable, technology-driven economy. Through our curated innovation hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, we provide startups and scaleups with the resources, connections, and strategic support they need to thrive.

We create meaningful impact, make swift decisions, and build a culture rooted in trust. Our mantra is simple: some things are set in Stone, the rest is written in Chalk—allowing founders and teams to create, innovate, and grow.

About the role

As General Manager, South Australia, you will be the driving force behind our operations in the state, ensuring that our hub is a catalyst for founder success. You will be responsible for:

• Leadership & Culture - Build and inspire a high-performing, values-driven team. Champion an inclusive, diverse, and connected culture.
• Ecosystem & Partnerships - Engage with government, investors, mentors, and corporate partners to solidify Stone & Chalk’s role as the centre of gravity for innovation in South Australia.
• Strategy & Growth - Implement and localise our national strategy, ensuring strong founder engagement, resident growth, and commercial success. Own profit & loss accountability for the hub.
• Founder & Community Support - Ensure our residents thrive through well-designed programs, events, and connections that drive their commercial outcomes.

Who You Are

• A natural leader with a track record of building strong teams and fostering a high-performance culture.
• An ecosystem builder with deep relationships in South Australia’s innovation, government, and investment sectors.
• A strategic operator who can balance vision with execution and own a P&L.
• A connector who thrives on creating opportunities for startups, scaleups, and partners.
• A culture champion who embodies Stone & Chalk’s values and purpose.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the boldest founders & industry leaders shaping the future
• Join an organisation that’s making real impact in emerging tech
• Autonomy and the chance to build something extraordinary
• Remarkable company culture

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and amplify the success of Australia’s brightest startups, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re reviewing applications as they arrive, so don’t wait—submit yours today! Apply now via Seek