Manager Economic Development and Tourism

Gem Executive Pty; Hamilton; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southern Grampians Shire Council seeks a dynamic Manager Economic Development and Tourism to lead the council's growth agenda in Hamilton, Victoria. You will shape strategies, attract investment, diversify agriculture, and strengthen visitor economy partnerships.

You’ll lead a small team and work with regional partners to secure funding and deliver practical programs that support local businesses and community growth.

Qualifikationen

• Commercial mindset with experience attracting investment and delivering economic outcomes.
• Leadership skills to energise a small team and engage Councillors and partners.
• Knowledge of government programs and funding mechanisms.
• Understanding of regional communities and local economic drivers.

Aufgaben

• Lead Council’s economic development and tourism functions.
• Develop and deliver Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategies.
• Produce an investment prospectus to attract businesses.
• Attract new industry and diversify agriculture.
• Build relationships with small businesses and key partners.
• Identify and secure external funding and manage grants.
• Raise the profile of visitor information centres and lead a team.

Kenntnisse

Commercial mindset

Investment attraction

Strategic capability

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Networking

Ausbildung

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Manager Economic Development and Tourism

Manager Economic Development and Tourism
Southern Grampians Shire Council | Hamilton, Victoria
Help shape the next chapter for the Southern Grampians economy
Southern Grampians is ready to grow. We have serviced industrial land ready for development, a strong agricultural base looking to diversify, design for a major streetscape project under way, and Councillors who want progress and are firmly behind this new role.
We’re looking for a high-energy leader with a business mindset to take on a newly created position at the centre of that growth.
The role
You’ll lead Council’s economic development and tourism functions. You will:

• Develop and then lead delivery of new Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategies
• Produce a compelling investment prospectus that tells prospective businesses why Southern Grampians is the place to locate and grow
• Attract new industry and support the diversification of our agricultural sector
• Build proactive relationships with small businesses, so they’re informed and supported
• Strengthen partnerships with Regional Development Victoria, Grampians Tourism, Gunditj Mirring and our key employers across manufacturing, health, education, services and industry
• Identify and secure external funding, drawing on your knowledge of government and grant programs
• Lift the visibility of our visitor information centres in Hamilton and Dunkeld
• Lead and energise a small, capable team and our valued volunteers
• Provide trusted advice to the CEO, Director and Councillors

About you
You are a natural connector who is happiest out of the office, talking with business owners, operators and community members. You bring:

• A commercial, results-focused mindset, with experience attracting investment, supporting business growth or delivering economic outcomes
• Charisma, energy and the credibility to build relationships quickly at every level
• Strategic capability, with the ability to turn a strategy into action
• Knowledge of government, funding programs and how to navigate them
• An understanding of regional communities and what makes them tick
• Leadership skills that lift a team’s energy and engagement
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience

Local government experience is valued, but we’re equally keen to hear from candidates in the private sector, state government, regional development or tourism bodies.
Why join us

• A rare chance to create a role and shape its direction
• Strong support from Councillors and executive leadership
• A region with real opportunity, from industrial land to agriculture to world-class tourism

Applications close Wednesday 11th November and should include a cover letter and CV.