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EOI - Economic Development Manager

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Work type: Ongoing full-time
Location: Wollongbar
Categories: Policy

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

  • Full Time Ongoing Opportunity
  • Location:  Wollongbar NSW or Northern Rivers Region
  • Clerk grade 9/10 salary starting from $125,693 plus super and leave loading

 

About the Role
The Economic Development Manager supports business growth and regional economic development by identifying, managing, and facilitating projects that drive investment, employment, and exports in NSW. The role works closely with a range of government, industry, and community stakeholders to identify and deliver strategic initiatives and leverage support programs. It requires strong business acumen and the ability to develop trusted relationships, project management skills, and the ability to provide market intelligence to inform decisions and policy. 

 

About You

Our ideal candidate will have the ability and experience to identify and deliver services to regional businesses to expand their contribution to sustainable, high quality growth and job creation. The candidate is comfortable working as part of a team to drive and facilitate business investment in the region to ensure regional NSW continues to be a vibrant and growing part of the economy.   

As our ideal candidate, you will have: 

  • A strong understanding and experience in delivering regional economic development and the ability to drive business growth through targeted initiatives and partnerships 

  • Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across government, industry, and community sectors 

  • A proactive and adaptable approach, with strong communication, planning, and coordination skills 

  • Demonstrated experience identifying opportunities to increase investment, employment, and export outcomes and managing such projects  

  • Proven experience preparing clear, concise and high-quality reports, briefings, and correspondence for a range of audiences 

  • The ability to analyse market intelligence and industry trends to inform strategic planning and risk mitigation 

  • Tertiary qualifications in business or economics (or equivalent experience), and a current NSW driver licence with the willingness to travel within regional NSW 

 

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume (max 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jillian Fryer, Deputy Director Regional Development at jillian.fryer@dpird.nsw.gov.au or 0412 901 084

Applications close: Monday 11th August 2025 at 11:55pm 

 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

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