Economic Development Coordinator

Mid-Western Regional Council; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

19-day month

Flexible working arrangements

3-year contract

12% super

Job summary

Mid-Western Regional Council is recruiting for a Coordinator Economic Development in Mudgee, NSW. This full-time, 3-year fixed-term role operates at a strategic level, partnering with government, industry and investors to unlock opportunities and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key focus areas include leading the Regional Economic Development Strategy, driving investment attraction, and collaborating across community and consultants to shape an Economic Transition Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Regional Economic Development Strategy
• Drive investment attraction and industry growth initiatives
• Collaborate with community, stakeholders and consultants on an Economic Transition Strategy
• Work with renewable energy proponents to maximise local economic benefit
• Monitor workforce, housing and economic impacts of major developments
• Promote the region as a great place to live, work and invest

Job description

Coordinator Economic Development

Mid-Western Regional Council | Mudgee, NSW

3-Year Fixed Term | Full-Time | 19-Day Month

Ready to take the lead in delivering real economic growth and investment outcomes for the Mid-Western Region?

About The Role

You’ll operate at a strategic level, working directly with government, industry and investors to unlock opportunities and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key Focus Areas Include

• Leading delivery of the Regional Economic Development Strategy
• Driving investment attraction and industry growth initiatives
• Working with community, stakeholders, and consultants to develop an Economic Transition Strategy
• Working closely with renewable energy proponents to maximise local economic benefit
• Monitoring workforce, housing and economic impacts of major developments
• Promoting the region as a great place to live, work and invest

Why This Role?

• High impact: Shape the economic future of an entire region
• Unique timing: Be part of once-in-a-generation change driven by REZ investment
• Lifestyle: Enjoy Mudgee's renowned food, wine and community lifestyle
• Flexibility: 19-day month + flexible working arrangements
• Security: 3-year contract with competitive salary (Grade M) + 12% super

About You

You're commercially minded, outcomes-focused, and comfortable working across government and industry.

You Will Bring

• Experience in economic development, marketing,investment attraction or a similar role
• Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Analytical capability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience managing complex projects and competing priorities

Desirable

• Exposure to renewable energy, infrastructure or major projects
• Understanding of local government or regional economic development

The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $3,931.70 - $4,424.50 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $102,224.20 - $115,037.00 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

Closing Date

Applications close on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

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