Economic Development Officer

Council Jobs; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Salary progression

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave (6.5 weeks after 5)

9 day fortnight

Learning & development

Subsidised uniforms

Overtime allowance and penalties

Council superannuation

Job summary

Council Jobs in New South Wales is seeking a strategic economic development professional to turn opportunities into practical initiatives. You will work with businesses, investors, government and community stakeholders to attract investment and unlock industry potential.

The role offers a family-friendly culture, competitive salary with progression, generous leave, a 9-day fortnight, and development opportunities, with an hourly rate starting from $48.15.

Qualifications

• Identify opportunities and turn ideas into practical initiatives.
• Experience in economic development, business, commerce or regional development.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects, secure funding, manage budgets and deliver outcomes.
• Proactive, solution-focused attitude with the confidence to challenge traditional thinking.
• Strong collaboration skills and the drive to bring people together around a shared vision.

Skills

Opportunity identification

Economic development experience

Communication & negotiation

Project leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

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.