1071 | Economic Development | Toowoomba CBD
Great Opportunity to Deliver Genuine Economic Impact in the Toowoomba Region As a Principal Economic Development Officer within the Toowoomba Regional Council you will play a critical role in a small but growing team committed to driving economic prosperity in the region. Your role will have a significant focus on achieving commercial outcomes and contributing to a best practice approach to regional economic development.
Fundamental to the success of the role will be your ability to genuinely collaborate with a range of private and public sector stakeholders, with the aim of leveraging regional strengths and opportunities to foster sustainable growth. The extent of the role is varied and interesting, covering:
Investment attraction and supportBusiness and industry developmentSpecial projectsOpportunity analysis and strategy developmentManaging strategic relationshipsProcess improvement and change managementTeam performanceYour strengths In evaluating your suitability for the role we'll be focusing on a combination of your competencies, experience, knowledge-based skills and behaviours. For this role we are looking for strengths such as:
Combination of commercial and political acumenResults driven and a passion for achieving outcomesStrong and versatile team playerHigh level project management capabilityProven relationship management abilitiesFocus on continuous improvementStrong interpersonal skillsStrategically agileThe Team The Economic Development Branch sits within the Planning & Development Services Group. Across our Group, we support a 'One Team, People First' culture, with a values-based and service focused approach, enabled by an agile and adaptable workforce.
Our region is economically diverse, has significant strengths, and is rich with opportunities. It is the Economic Development Branch's remit to support and leverage this. We have a commitment to establishing a best practice regional economic development model that encourages and supports capital investment; grows international trade & competitiveness; enables existing industries while fostering emerging industry sectors; and assists in building business capability and capacity.
Position Details Location: Toowoomba CBDType: Permanent, full-timeSalary: $109,817.33 - $123,936.67 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuationDevelopment, leadership, and management training opportunitiesSalary packaging optionsCorporate discounts on private health insuranceAccess to the Fitness Passport Program, offering discounts at local fitness, health, and leisure facilitiesEmployee Assistance Program providing free, confidential counselling services for employees and their familiesA range of health and wellbeing servicesWork in a safety-conscious environment with a commitment to employee wellbeingWhy Join Us?
At Toowoomba Regional Council, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the community while developing your career in a supportive and progressive environment. Join us in creating a prosperous future for our region and take advantage of professional growth opportunities, employee benefits, and a vibrant work culture.
How to be successful in this position Highlight why you are the best person for this role by addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.
How to apply For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria. Please provide your current resume and a two-page document that addresses each of the success criteria and takes into consideration the responsibilities of the role. The panel will assess your suitability for an interview based on your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities relevant to the position and the team.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above. Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information Please contact Anthony Holzwart on 0427 489 270.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 December 2024 at 11.45pm.
About the Planning and Development Services Group There are five (5) Groups within TRC, including the Planning and Development Services Group (PDSG), led by the General Manager and consisting of four (4) branches:
Economic DevelopmentPlacePlanningDevelopment Infrastructure and GrowthPDSG is responsible for a diverse portfolio including: development engineering; development and strategic planning; economic development; development concierge; special projects; development infrastructure and infrastructure growth; infrastructure charges; plumbing compliance; building certification; architecture and heritage services; urban design and landscape architecture services; environmental planning; and land use planning.
Across our Group, we support a 'One Team, People First' culture, with a values-based and service focused approach, enabled by an agile and adaptable workforce.
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family-friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 180,000 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
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