Project Officer - Economic Development
Job No:
143806
Location:
Tenterfield
- Are you an individual who thrives on building and cultivating relationships with local and regional stakeholders?
- You will enjoy an attractive salary of circa $67,947.88 – $77,900.68 PLUS relocation assistance!
- Be part of a close-knit team promoting a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services!
- Great benefits on offer including relocation assistance, a 9-day fortnight and annual performance appraisals and award increases!
Join our ecosystem of experts
Grasp this exciting opportunity to join our innovative team of specialists! Reporting to the Manager Economic Development and Special Projects, your key responsibility will be to build and foster partnerships with local and regional business industries, various agencies across all levels of government and the local community to improve the regional economic development environment. You will also promote Tenterfield Shire Council's Operational Plan, the Council's Destination Marketing Plan and the Tourism and Economic Development Strategic Plan.
As Project Officer, you will administer and support new and contemporary projects relevant to Economic Development activities across the department. These projects are in the areas of Tourism, Major Events and Strategic Planning.
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Fantastic benefits on offer
You will receive an attractive remuneration circa $67,947.88 – $77,900.68 (negotiable on qualifications, skills and experience) including super.
Working within the arts and culture division of the Council, you are encouraged to have the freedom to be creative and develop ideas and implement solutions in arts, history, heritage and educational events and activities. We offer a supportive and balanced workplace with fantastic benefits to help you enjoy life in the local community, such as:
- Relocation assistance (negotiated for the right candidate);
- A 9-day Fortnight (35-hour working week);
- Annual Performance appraisals and award increases;
- Annual uniform allowance;
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives;
- On-site Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to on-site Counsellors, coaches, psychologists;
- Ongoing professional development and career growth; and
- 15-days accumulative sick leave.
Our people tell us that our values and behaviours are one of the best benefits of working with Tenterfield Shire Council. They are:
- Integrity: ensuring openness and honesty in all our activities.
- Community focus: delivering prompt, courteous and helpful service.
- Accountability: accepting responsibility for providing quality services and information.
- Respect: treating people with courtesy, dignity and fairness regardless of our personal feelings about the person or issue.
- Excellence: being recognised for providing services and programs that aim for best practice.
What we need from you
We are now looking for a proactive team player who can work in an agile environment. You will possess a creative streak with an economic development background, perfect for someone with experience as a journalist or Tourism Officer.
Although not essential, a tertiary qualification in commerce, economic development, marketing or business is highly desirable.
To be successful in this role, you will need to show initiative and have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the business industry, destination management, marketing and events, and the impact these components will have on regional communities.
This exciting and variable role allows you to manage projects from start to finish and work closely with the community to ensure these projects are delivered and implemented in a way that will leave a long-lasting legacy on Tenterfield Shire Council.
It is paramount that you are an outgoing and communicative individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to develop and foster strong relationships with local Chambers of Commerce/Tenterfield Chamber of Tourism, Industry and Business stakeholders. Finally, you will need to be able to do report writing.
Before commencing work with us, you will need to undergo a Criminal History Check and a Working with Children's Check.
About Tenterfield Shire Council
Our mission at Tenterfield Shire Council is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle" through a range of economic development programs in the region.
We are a close-knit and resilient team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services. We also encourage our community to participate in the economic growth and development of our local government area.
Our dedicated and supportive people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success. You will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait – Apply Now!
Applications close on 9 January, 2022.