Economic Development & Project Officer (0.8Fte)

About us

The Break O’Day municipality extends 3809 square kilometres along the East Coast of Tasmania from Eddystone Point (larapuna) and Mt William National Park in the north to Denison River in the south and west to the Fingal Valley.

Our region includes a diverse range of scenery and townships from the arty and creative hub of St Marys, historic townships like Fingal, Mathinna and Weldborough to the coastal towns and hamlets such as Falmouth, Scamander, Beaumaris, Binalong Bay and St Helens – the Game Fishing Capital of Tasmania.

St Helens is the main Township and service hub of the area and the largest town on the north east coast of Tasmania.

Break O’Day Council is a proactive local government body dedicated to providing quality services for our community and visitors while balancing Economic Development with environmental sustainability.

Position overview

The Economic Development & Project Officer plays a key role in driving the economic strategy for our local council. This role focuses on implementing plans and projects that aim to grow the economy, diversify our economic base, and improve the community’s well-being.

As the primary contact for Economic Development, you will concentrate on fostering economic growth that aligns with sustainable and livable community objectives. This includes promoting business expansion, boosting job opportunities, and ensuring that development projects contribute positively to the community's quality of life and environmental health.

As the Economic Development & Project Officer, you will also oversee various projects from start to finish, or until they are ready to be put out to tender. These projects are geared towards strengthening our local economy and making our community a better place to live. Your job will involve leading these projects, coordinating related activities, and providing support to the Council’s management team. You’ll handle both administrative and technical tasks to keep everything running smoothly.

In this role, you’ll have a direct impact on our economic landscape and play a part in ensuring our community grows and thrives.The position will require adherence to our organisational values of “Working as a team with open and honest communication; we act with integrity whilst showing respect and being positive and proactive in our actions.”

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Proven ability to research, think strategically and develop informed and considered positions.
• Demonstrated understanding of Economic Development and the roles the Council can play in facilitating this activity in a local context.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the management of projects.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to assess priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively with a high degree of flexibility and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, in particular high-level competency in MS Office

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in a similar position.
• Sound understanding of funding sources for economic/business opportunities.
• Understanding of grant writing techniques or written communication skills which could be developed.

Personal Attributes

• An approachable and helpful nature
• An enthusiastic personality with an ability to show initiative.
• Enjoys being part of a productive high performing team.
• Excellent ‘client/customer service’ is appreciated and demonstrated.

How to apply

To apply, you must address each of the Selection Criteria. 

This is achieved by describing and giving specific examples how your previous work experience has allowed you to develop each of the skills and abilities required. The quality of your writing is not what we are assessing; it is your work experience as it relates to the tasks required and described. 

A complete application will require:

• Addressing of the Selection Criteria
• Current Resume/CV
• Completed Application for Employment Form (available on the BODC website)

Applications can be submitted by email to: *****@bodc.tas.gov.au 

Please note: Elected Members (Councillors) have no influence in recruitment/employment decisions. 

Closing Date

Thursday 18th April 2024 at 4.00pm