Manager (Economic Development) A08

• Provide regional leadership by identifying opportunities (and impediments) and developing strategies that will have positive impact on regional economic development
• Developing regional project plans which align with identified opportunities and strategies in consultation with regional stakeholders
• Regional economic development - to support regional leadership and capacity building to deliver on economic priorities of regional communities including the Local Economic Opportunities Network
• Implementing, monitoring and reporting on activities identified within regional project plans
• Promote and deliver departmental programs such as targeted industry programs or the Regional Economic Future Fund
• Monitor and provide feedback to the Department on new and emerging regional economic development opportunities and issues
• Ensuring regional economic development interests are represented to government for consideration or inclusion in policy development and decision-making processes

• A tertiary qualification in economics, statistics or other relevant discipline plus a minimum of four year's experience working in an economic and business development environment, with a proven track record working with external partners in delivering projects that drive quantifiable economic outcomes
• High level interpersonal skills and an ability to connect effectively with and gain cooperation from key decision makers in government and business
• Experience managing grant agreements and preparing grant applications
• Experience working with businesses (both small and medium enterprises) with an understanding of the issues faced and opportunities for growth
• Australian Certified Economic Developer (ACEcD) accreditation well regarded

Australian Certified Economic Developer (ACEcD) accreditation

Assistance with Relocation on offer for this role