Economic Development Officer

Bland Shire Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

9 day fortnight roster

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Bland Shire Council seeks an Economic Development Officer to convert ideas into practical initiatives, attract investment and grow local commerce in Dubbo and surrounding regions.

You will build influential partnerships with businesses, investors and government while delivering on projects that drive measurable outcomes and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in economic development, business or regional development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects, secure funding and deliver outcomes.
• Ability to engage with businesses, investors, government and community stakeholders.
• Budget management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Attract investment and support local businesses to unlock industry potential.
• Turn big ideas into practical initiatives for the community.
• Lead projects, manage budgets and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with businesses, investors, government and community stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

Commerce

Regional Development

Relationship Building

Economic Development Officer

We are offering an exciting opportunity to take big ideas and turn them into meaningful results. From attracting investment and supporting local businesses to unlocking industry potential and creating new opportunities for our community. You will have the opportunity to think strategically, build influential partnerships and make things happen.

If you are someone who sees opportunity, thinks beyond the ordinary and wants to leave a lasting mark on the community, this is your chance to make it happen.

What we are looking for in you

• The ability to see the bigger picture, identify opportunities and turn ideas into practical initiatives.
• Experience in economic development, business, commerce or regional development, with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing regional communities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship building skills with the confidence to engage with businesses, investors, government and community stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead projects, secure funding, manage budgets and deliver measurable outcomes.
• A proactive, solution focused attitude with the confidence to challenge traditional thinking and explore new possibilities.
• Strong collaboration skills and the drive to bring people together around a shared vision.

What we have to offer:

As a valued member of our team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• A family-based culture with genuine and friendly people to work with
• Competitive salary and opportunity for salary progression
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years of service
• 9 day fortnight roster
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Subsidised Corporate Uniforms
• Allowance, overtime and call out penalties when required
• Hourly rate from 48.15
• Plus a 12% Council Superannuation contribution.

Closing Date: 10 November 2026

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate