GISC334 Manager Economic Development

Glen Innes Severn Council; Glen Innes; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental subsidy: up to $200 per week (3

Vehicle leaseback option

Long service leave after 5 years

Flexible work arrangements, rostered /

Job summary

Glen Innes Severn Council invites applications for a Manager Economic Development to lead the region’s economic development strategy, destination management and investment attraction. You will oversee a skilled team spanning economic development, tourism, and events, driving grants and co-investment opportunities while shaping a vibrant, investable regional story.

You’ll partner with business, government and regional bodies to deliver outcomes, manage budgets, and advocate for sustainable growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering or leading economic development, tourism or destination projects.
• Demonstrated business and operational management capability, ideally with public-facing facilities.
• Proven success in securing grants, incentives or co-investment programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan 2026–2030.
• Lead a high-performing team across economic development, tourism and events.
• Build strong partnerships with business, industry, government and regional alliances.
• Secure funding and deliver initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Oversee major regional events including local festivals and tourism accelerators.
• Position Glen Innes Highlands as a confident, compelling place to live, work, invest and visit.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Grant funding

Digital skills

Education

Bachelor degree in economics, public policy, business, or related field

Tools

Office 365

Content management

Branding/communications

Job description

As Manager Economic Development, you’ll lead the strategies, partnerships and initiatives that will shape Glen Innes Highlands’ economic future. You’ll deliver the region’s Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, attract investment, grow industry capability and oversee major regional events — all while telling the story of a place that is ready to thrive.

Thisis a role where your leadership will influence outcomes the community canseeandfeel.

Your Impact

You will:

• Drive implementation of the updated Glen Innes Highlands Economic Development Strategy 2026 - 2030 and the Glen Innes Highlands Destination Management Plan 2026 - 2030, alongside other associated plans and strategies
• Lead a high-performing team across economic development, tourism and events
• Build strong partnerships with business, industry, government and regional alliances
• Secure funding and deliver initiatives with measurable outcomes
• Oversee iconic events including the Australian Celtic Festival, Minerama, and Christmas in the Highlands
• Position Glen Innes Highlands as a confident, compelling place to live, work, invest and visit

What You Bring

You will bring the below skills, but in addition, what will make you thrive is your curiosity, drive and belief in what regional communities can achieve:

• 5+ years’ experiencedelivering or leading economic development, tourism or destination projects
• Demonstrated business and operational management capability, ideally with public-facing facilities
• Proven success in securing grants, incentives or co-investment programs
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, governance and risk management
• Demonstrated leadership experience, building capability within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and advocacy skillsacross all sectors
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently tell the region’s investment story
• Digital confidence, including Office 365 and the ability to manage content, branding and digital tools

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Attractive Total Remuneration Package— negotiable based on experience (we welcome confidential discussions)
• Flexible work arrangements including rostered days off / compressed work weeks
• Three-month rental subsidyof up to $200 per week
• Motor vehicle leaseback option
• Long service leave after 5 years

Why Move to Glen Innes?

Glen Innes is a place where people don’t just live — they belong. Set in the beautiful Northern Tablelands, it offers space, character and connection in a way that is becoming increasingly rare. If you're looking for a community that welcomes you, a lifestyle that feels genuine, and a region where your contributions truly matter, Glen Innes is a place where you can make a meaningful life.

+ A Lifestyle with Balance and Breathing Room

• Living in Glen Innes means less congestion, more space and a sense of calm that’s hard to find in larger centres. It’s a place where you can enjoy the outdoors, take part in community life, and appreciate a lifestyle that feels more personal and less pressured.

+ Housing You Can Actually Afford

• Glen Innes offers exceptionally affordable housingcompared to metropolitan areas.
• Whether renting or buying, your income stretches further — making home ownership or securing quality accommodation far more achievable.

+ Regional Living with Practical Access

• Core local medical and health services are available, with broader hospital and specialist care accessible in Armidale and Tamworth.
• Convenient road access to major regional centres and airports.
• Eligibility for Remote Area Benefits, offering additional tax and financial advantages for regional employees.

Ready to Lead a Region Into Its Future?

If you’re motivated by purpose, excited by possibility and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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