Randstad recruitment have partnered with The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, to recruit a Manager A08 (Economic Development) based in Mount Isa Queensland, this role is residential only.
The State Development regional teams across Queensland coordinate the delivery of initiatives such as
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departmental programs and workshops, to link industry and regional business and grow regional supply chains and
productivity. Assistance with Relocation on offer for this role.
The role:
Provide regional leadership by identifying opportunities (and impediments) and developing strategies that will have positive impact on regional economic development, which are consistent with the Queensland strategic focus and include:
- Developing regional project plans which align with identified opportunities and strategies in consultation with regional stakeholders
- Regional economic development - to support regional leadership and capacity building to deliver on economic priorities of regional communities including the Local Economic Opportunities Network
- Implementing, monitoring and reporting on activities identified within regional project plans
- Promote and deliver departmental programs such as targeted industry programs or the Regional Economic Future Fund
- Monitor and provide feedback to the Department on new and emerging regional economic development opportunities and issues
- Ensuring regional economic development interests are represented to government for consideration or inclusion in policy development and decision-making processes
About you
To succeed in this role, you will require;
- A tertiary qualification in economics, statistics or other relevant discipline plus a minimum of four year's experience working in an economic and business development environment, with a proven track record working with external partners in delivering projects that drive quantifiable economic outcomes.
- High level interpersonal skills and an ability to connect effectively with and gain cooperation from key decision makers in government and business.
- Experience managing grant agreements and preparing grant applications.
- Experience working with businesses (both small and medium enterprises) with an understanding of the issues faced and opportunities for growth.
- Australian Certified Economic Developer (ACEcD) accreditation well regarded.
Interested?
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
