Mid-Western Regional Council

Economic Development Coordinator

Coordinator Economic Development

Mid-Western Regional Council |
Mudgee, NSW

3-Year Fixed Term | Full-Time | 19-Day Month

Ready to take the lead in delivering
real economic growth and investment outcomes for the Mid-Western Region?

Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking
a strategic and driven Coordinator Economic Development to lead major
initiatives that will shape the future of the region.

With significant investment underway,
including the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone this is a rare
opportunity to influence real economic outcomes, attract new industries, and
help guide the region through long-term transition beyond mining.

About the Role

You’ll operate at a strategic level,
working directly with government, industry and investors to unlock
opportunities and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key focus areas include:

• Leading delivery of the
  Regional Economic Development Strategy
• Driving investment
  attraction and industry growth initiatives
• Developing a Post-Mining
  Economic Development Strategy to support long-term transition
• Working closely with
  renewable energy proponents to maximise local economic benefit
• Monitoring workforce,
  housing and economic impacts of major developments

Why This Role?

• High impact: Shape the
  economic future of an entire region
• Unique timing: Be part
  of once-in-a-generation change driven by REZ investment
• Lifestyle: Enjoy
  Mudgee’s renowned food, wine and community lifestyle
• Flexibility: 19-day
  month + flexible working arrangements
• Security: 3-year
  contract with competitive salary + 12% super

About You

You’re commercially minded,
outcomes-focused, and comfortable working across government and industry.

You will bring:

• Experience in economic
  development, investment attraction or a similar strategic role
• Strong ability to
  develop business cases, strategies and policy advice
• Proven stakeholder
  engagement and influencing skills
• Analytical capability to
  translate data into actionable insights
• Experience managing
  complex projects and competing priorities

Desirable:

• Exposure to renewable
  energy, infrastructure or major projects
• Understanding of local
  government or regional economic development

The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $3,780.40 - $4,254.30 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $98,290.40 - $110,611.80 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a role where you
can genuinely make an impact and step beyond traditional economic development, this is it.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Monday, 13 April at 11:59pm

Have Questions?

HR Team (02) 6357 5054