Manager, Regional Development, East Gippsland

Manager, Regional Development, East Gippsland

• Salary: $130,673 - $174,869 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Bairnsdale (flexibility may be available)

The RoleThe Manager, Regional Development, East Gippsland is responsible for leading strategic Regional Development investment and coordination of the Regional Partnership, as well as other key government priorities, to leverage the unique strengths of the region and build place-based prosperity and drive economic growth for Victoria. The role also plays a lead in the implementation of economic recovery initiatives in the region.The responsibilities of the Manager, Regional Development, East Gippsland include:

• Lead the East GippslandRegional Development team in the delivery of major and whole-of-government Regional Development initiatives, strategies and government priorities that support regional liveability and prosperity.

• Support the Regional Director in their role as Accountable Executive, in the management and coordination of the Regional Partnership, providing strategic advice and executive and governance support to the Gippsland Regional Partnership in order to progress Regional Economic Development Strategy.

• Manage and oversee the planning, implementation and delivery of a range of economic development, business and industry activities through regional DJSIR programs including RDV grants and place-based programs ensuring best-practice and consistent delivery approaches.

• Lead the East GippslandRegional Development team and work to ensure team capability and delivery on group priorities.

The TeamThe position of Manager, Regional Development, East Gippsland forms a part of the Regional Development and Outdoor Recreation Group / Regions Branch.The Regional Development and Outdoor Recreation Group works with businesses, communities, and across government to deliver economic growth, create jobs, build resilience, and support economic recovery in our regions. We have a strong role in activating networks; building partnerships; realising outcomes that boost local economic and community resilience; and bringing the lived experience of communities into government decision making.About YouThe successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Specialist Expertise: Demonstrated ability to apply the drivers of Regional Development from a statewide and place-based perspective to achieve outcomes and established networks with senior regional stakeholders to realise significant enhanced outcomes for the region, including a working knowledge of recovery initiatives.

• People Management: Aligns team with the organisational values and goals through effective people management and modelling; maximises effectiveness by selecting, developing, managing and motivating a high performing team.

• Project Management: Demonstrated leadership and project management experience with experience delivering large scale complex public sector projects, including planning, solution identification and contributing to the implementation of large-scale, whole-of-government projects.

Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Sara Rhodes-Ward, Regional Director, Gippsland on 0447 721 803.The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the .Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at with the position number in the subject line.How to ApplyPlease click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.Applications close at midnight on 9 April 2024.