Manager Economic Development and Tourism

Southern Grampians Shire Council; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Grampians Shire Council in Hamilton, VIC, seeks a Manager Economic Development and Tourism to drive growth in the local economy and visitor economy. The role leads development of strategies, attracts investment, and strengthens partnerships with regional bodies and industry.

You will lead a small team, engage with business owners and government partners, and oversee funding and project delivery to enhance regional prosperity and tourism outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience attracting investment or delivering economic outcomes.
• Knowledge of government funding programs and navigating them.
• Leadership of teams and volunteers.
• Ability to build strategic relationships with business and government partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead delivery of new Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategies.
• Produce an investment prospectus to attract businesses to Southern Grampians.
• Attract new industry and diversify the agricultural sector.
• Build proactive relationships with small businesses and key partners.
• Identify and secure external funding and grants.
• Lead a small team and engage volunteers and stakeholders.
• Provide trusted advice to the CEO, Director and Councillors.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Leadership

Investment attraction

Relationship building

Government funding

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Manager Economic Development and Tourism

Southern Grampians Shire Council – Hamilton VIC

Full time

6d ago , from Southern Grampians Shire Council

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

• 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.

• 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.