AddressAbout 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 Project Development Facilitator is responsible for guiding the development of concepts, ideas and priorities into reality through potential projects; managing these projects through the planning and development stages; and ensuring effective communication and engagement with the community and stakeholders throughout the process.
The Project Development Facilitator plays a key role in driving the economic strategy for the Council. This role focuses on implementing plans and projects that aim to grow the economy, diversify our economic base, and improve the community’s liveability and wellbeing.
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong organisational, communication, and project management skills to drive projects from inception into reality successfully.
This position requires a commitment to our organisational values, which include teamwork, open and honest communication, integrity, respect, and a positive, proactive attitude.
Person we are looking for
We are looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for driving economic growth and enhancing community wellbeing. Ideally, we would like someone that excels at transforming innovative ideas into tangible projects.
We are seeking a strong communicator with an enthusiastic personality, who thrives in a dynamic team environment.
If you have an approachable nature and a commitment to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!
Selection Criteria
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications or substantial job-related experience in business, economics, or a related field
Essential
- Proven ability to research, think strategically and creatively to solve complex problems and develop informed and considered positions.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in the management of projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of economic development and the roles the Council can play in facilitating this activity in a local context.
- 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 18 July 2024
