Manager Of Economic Development

Our Organisation:

Do you want to do work that has a positive contribution to the community that you live in? Our employees enjoy working for local government because we are able to make a difference to the lives of people of live in, or visit our Shire!

Working for Council offers many benefits including job stability and security, a 9-day fortnight, and generous employment conditions. Council also offers fantastic employee health and wellbeing benefits, salary packaging benefits including novated car lease, and professional development and career progression opportunities.

Quilpie Shire Council is also a great place to work! Over 90% of staff who participated in our 2023 annual staff survey are motivated to see our organisation succeed, think our organisation is flexible with respect to their family responsibilities, and believe that our organisation is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. When it comes to workplace culture, 94% of staff believe in our organisational values, and exhibit and promote them within the workplace. So if you are looking to work in a supportive environment, and your values align with ours, consider joining our team!

The Role:

As the Manager of Economic Development, you’ll be a key player in our Executive Leadership Team, shaping the future of Quilpie Shire Council and our community.

This role reports directly to the CEO, tasked with driving economic growth and business enhancement. It fosters community and regional development through strategic initiatives and partnerships.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Actively identifying, developing, and implementing Economic Development initiatives
• Managing and implementing the Quilpie Shire Economic Development Strategy
• Leading projects that promote tourism, Economic Development, and employment creation
• Developing regionally aligned Economic Development strategies and plans
• Providing support to the business community to become more competitive
• Undertaking marketing analysis and developing new products and services
• Managing Economic Development campaigns and analyzing their effectiveness
• Engaging in effective communication, organisation, and administration for Economic Development activities

For the full list of job accountabilities and to view the Position Description, please click here.

How to Apply

To apply please click on link below:

Manager of Economic Development | Quilpie Shire Council (applynow.net.au)

Closing Date

Applications will be assessed as they are received.