Strategic Industry Partnerships Coordinator

East Gippsland Shire Council; Bairnsdale; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office/WFH options

Flexible start/finish times

7- or 9-day working fortnight option

Job summary

East Gippsland Shire Council in Bairnsdale, VIC, seeks an experienced Industry Partnerships and Programs Coordinator to drive targeted economic development across East Gippsland. The role focuses on strengthening business capability, coordinating partnerships, and delivering practical initiatives that support local industries.

You will manage program governance, budgets and reporting while collaborating with industry bodies, government agencies and local businesses to respond to regional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering and evaluating economic development programs.
• Ability to coordinate industry, government and regional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to build productive partnerships across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver targeted economic development programs for local businesses and priority industries.
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry, government and regional stakeholders.
• Coordinate consultants and service providers to deliver program outcomes.
• Manage program budgets, procurement, contracts, risks and milestones.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes and prepare reports for continuous improvement.

Skills

Partnership development

Program coordination

Economic development

Stakeholder engagement

Budget and procurement management

Education

Degree or diploma in a relevant field

Job description

East Gippsland Shire Council in Bairnsdale, VIC, seeks an experienced Industry Partnerships and Programs Coordinator to drive targeted economic development across East Gippsland. The role focuses on strengthening business capability, coordinating partnerships, and delivering practical initiatives that support local industries.

You will manage program governance, budgets and reporting while collaborating with industry bodies, government agencies and local businesses to respond to regional needs.