Manager Economic Development & Special Projects
Job No:
143808
Location:
Tenterfield
- Relocate to picturesque Tenterfield and enjoy the country lifestyle it has to offer!
- You will enjoy an attractive salary of circa $94,694.60 – $108,228.12 PLUS relocation assistance!
- Be part of a close-knit team promoting a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services!
- Enjoy great benefits including a 9-day fortnight and annual performance appraisals and award increases!
Join our ecosystem of experts
We are now looking for an experienced Manager Economic Development & Special Projects to join our expanding and agile team of specialists. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to drive the ongoing development and delivery of the Council's Economic Development Strategy. You will also develop, implement and monitor economic strategies and action plans, discussion papers, evaluation framework and engagement with stakeholders and the wider community.
As Manager Economic Development, you will also devise, implement and evaluate economic research and consultation projects to ensure Tenterfield Shire stays ahead of local, national and international economic trends, issues, opportunities and changing needs.
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Fantastic benefits on offer
You will receive an attractive remuneration circa $94,694.60 – $108,228.12 (negotiable on qualifications, skills and experience) inclusive of 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 looking for an expert with a winning personality and an active presence in the community.
You will possess demonstrated experience in a similar role in a Local Government Area or a commercial environment. You will also have experience managing economic development projects, such as planning, reporting and other requirements associated with external funding and projects management. Although not essential, tertiary qualifications in Economics, Economic Development, Commerce, Business or a related field is highly desirable. Previous experience working with grants is highly desirable.
This exciting and variable role allows you to be creative with your solutions to challenges in the community and think outside the box. You will also 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.
You will have to be adaptable and have the ability to grow capacity in different groups within the various departments of the Council.
In addition, you will have strong leadership skills and be able to be a strong delegator.
As you will be engaging with different internal and external stakeholders in various Economic Development programs and projects, you will need to be an avid communicator with proven negotiation and interpersonal skills.
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.