Regional Investment & Business Development Connector

W&Co Search; Horsham; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W&Co Search, in partnership with Horsham Rural City Council, invites applications for a Coordinator Investment & Business Development. Based in Horsham, you will connect businesses, industry, government and Council teams to move strategic priorities into practical delivery.

You will build relationships, resolve barriers and advocate regional opportunities. The role focuses on regional development, business and tourism engagement, and early-stage project progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in economic or regional development, business and industry engagement, tourism, or government environments.
• Ability to navigate complex public and private stakeholder networks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate investment and business development activities across the region.
• Engage with businesses, government and internal Council teams to progress opportunities.
• Support regional development, tourism engagement and advocacy efforts.
• Progress projects from early scoping to practical delivery and delivery functions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Economic development

Public sector experience

Education

Experience in regional development

Job description

W&Co Search, in partnership with Horsham Rural City Council, invites applications for a Coordinator Investment & Business Development. Based in Horsham, you will connect businesses, industry, government and Council teams to move strategic priorities into practical delivery.

You will build relationships, resolve barriers and advocate regional opportunities. The role focuses on regional development, business and tourism engagement, and early-stage project progression.