Dubbo Regional Council

Economic Development Team Leader

At
the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s
where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our
region as our new Economic Development Team Leader.

Our
people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for
55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and
when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the
centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that
will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales,
and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join
us as the Economic Development Team Leader in our Strategic
Partnerships & Investment branch and develop your skills and future
career.

Find purpose and impact

Are you ready to make a significant
impact on the economic landscape of the Dubbo Region? Join our
forward-thinking team at Dubbo Regional Council as the Economic Development
Team Leader. This is your chance to lead innovative projects, drive local business
growth, and attract major investments that will shape the future of our vibrant
community. You'll work closely with key stakeholders, manage exciting
initiatives, and play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving economy. If you're
passionate about economic development and eager to take on a leadership role
that offers both challenges and rewards, we want to hear from you!

You'll find purpose and impact through:

• Driving economic
  growth by leading innovative projects and initiatives in the region
• Shape the
  strategic direction of the region growth and responding
  to emerging opportunities
• Foster community
  development through collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders and
  local businesses

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor Degree in Economics, Business, Commerce, Marketing or related
  field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategies, projects or
  business plans with the ability to focus on achieving agreed outcomes.
• Demonstrated drive and commitment to identify and facilitate
  investment and business or workforce development opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering programs that
  attract external investment and deliver effective collaboration.
• Experience in leading teams and inspiring staff to deliver an
  effective and responsive service in a busy or complex environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and demonstrated ability to build
  and maintain positive, cooperative and productive relationships with staff
  and stakeholders.
• Strong experience in maintenance and
  application of economic or financial data and analysis of related reports.

We would also love you to have:

• Experience in developing strategic plans and delivering services within a
  government agency environment.

Ready
for your opportunity?

Join
us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This
position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $101,700 to $118,192.

To
find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free
to reach out to our Manager Strategic Partnerships and Investment on 0438 486 494 to make an
enquiry.

If
this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply
Now!

Applications
close 9:00am, Wednesday 14th May 2025

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Why
Dubbo Regional Council?

At
Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can
expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything
you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so
many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the
heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll
find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For
you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your
career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to
sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to
live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll
also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with
  flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of
  salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated
  vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection
  insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff
  Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team
  environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness
  Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and
  Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo
Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan
groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an
equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and
people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.