• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Temporary up to 12 months
• Primary Work Location: Orange
• Clerk Grade 9/10 – Salary from $129,464 up to 142,665 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About the Role
As an Economic Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable economic growth across regional NSW. Working closely with businesses, industry groups, local government and government partners, you'll identify opportunities to attract investment, strengthen industries, support job creation and grow regional economies. You'll provide strategic advice and market intelligence, facilitate access to government programs and coordinate initiatives that deliver positive outcomes for businesses and communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships, managing projects and influencing economic development outcomes.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Experience in economic development, business growth or investment facilitation
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted partnerships
• Tertiary qualifications in business, economics or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop practical growth strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
• Experience managing projects and delivering quality outcomes to deadlines
• Sound commercial and financial acumen with strong analytical capability
• Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

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

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

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ricky Puata on 0427 103 979 or via email ricky.puata@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.  Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.