Economic Development Officer

NSW Government; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-based culture

Competitive salary and progression

5 weeks annual leave

6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 y

9 day fortnight roster

Learning and career development

Subsidised Corporate Uniforms

Overtime and call out penalties

Hourly rate from $48.15

12% Council Superannuation

Job summary

NSW Government is seeking an Economic Development Officer to help attract investment, support local businesses and unlock industry potential across regional New South Wales. You will think strategically, build influential partnerships and drive practical initiatives that deliver measurable community outcomes.

The role offers a family-based culture, competitive salary, and progression opportunities, with generous leave entitlements and a 9 day fortnight roster.

Qualifications

• Ability to see the bigger picture and turn ideas into practical initiatives.
• Experience in economic development, business, commerce or regional development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead projects, secure funding, manage budgets and deliver outcomes.
• Proactive, solution-focused attitude and willingness to challenge traditional thinking.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to unite people around a shared vision.

Job description

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.

For more information regarding the Economic Development Officer position, please contact Grant Baker on [phone].