Manager Economic Development And Tourism

To support Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Vision is to have a ‘Competitive and Innovative Economy’ we are looking for a motivated and strategic leader to head our Economic Development and Tourism team. 

The Manager Economic Development and Tourism is responsible for Council’s activities relating to investment attraction, investment facilitation, job creation and small business development to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the community.  This role will lead the Development and implementation of Council’s Economic Development Strategy and Tourism Strategy.

To be successful in the role, you will build strategic relationships within our organisation and with other business and government bodies to progress initiatives in the Economic Development and Tourism spaces. 

Council will:

• Support your professional development;
• Offer a flexible, supportive work environment.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and a separate response specifically addressing the key selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Commerce or Business Development or equivalent job-related experience in Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience applying strong business acumen to developing and implementing strategies that grow commercial businesses, and significant exposure to, and an understanding of economic and political influences likely to affect sustainable Economic Development outcomes in regional contexts.
• Previous management experience including high level of initiative, innovation and demonstrated ability to drive individual and organisational improvement and change management strategies.
• Strong financial management skills in relation to budgeting, contract management, and delivery of projects and expenditure within budget.
• Demonstrable experience in working innovatively and identifying and fostering the use of new technologies to facilitate economic sustainability, adaption, growth, and diversification.
• Proficiency at senior level in advocacy, partnering with government, businesses and community and managing strategic projects including analysing and reporting on economic activities and development trends. Understanding of the legislative environment that this position and Council operates within.

Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting to the interview stage.

More information and the position description are available at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/work-in-council. Applications close Wednesday 7 February 2024 at 12:00noon.

For enquiries on this position, please contact Monica Revell, Acting Chief Executive Officer, on 03 5391 4444. 

About Hindmarsh Shire

Enjoy a rural lifestyle with the benefits of a regional city close by! Located in the Wimmera region in western Victoria, Hindmarsh Shire is situated on the Western Highway, 375km west of Melbourne and 350km east of Adelaide. Hindmarsh is bound by two National Parks, the Little Desert in the South and Wyperfeld in the North.  We are a small, dynamic team offering services to a population of over 5,500 residents.  Hindmarsh covers an area of 7,527km2 and includes the rural townships of Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow, and Jeparit. 

Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.