Regional Economic Development Leader | Growth & Investment

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

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