Economic Development Officer

About the position

The Economic Development Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering initiatives and projects to support economic diversification and resilience. The position will assist the Manager Economy and Tourism in progressing economic opportunities including supporting the operation of the Advanced Manufacturing Centre, STEM Program and co-working space located in the purpose-built Hunter Innovation Precinct.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development. 

About you

• Qualifications in business management, project management or relevant experience in economic development or business management roles.
• Previous project management experience delivering projects within a multifaceted organisation to achieve corporate objectives including procurement and contract management.
• Well-developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to work as part of a diverse team and build productive relationships.
• Experience in the operation and promotion of a facility and associated events and activities to increase business and community engagement.
• Evidence of well-developed planning, organisational and project management skills to deliver outcomes within set timeframes across multiple projects.
• Capability to research, analyse and problem solve to produce concise reports, autonomously with limited direction and collaboratively as part of a high functioning team.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
• Demonstrated Developed key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

We offer

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $78,318 to $87,994 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Shaelee Welchman, Director Community and Economy on 0411 632 455. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date.
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 17 July 2024.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience