Regional Development Coordinator, Barwon Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Geelong VIC
Fixed term role: until 11 August 2025 Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: Geelong (flexibility may be available) The Role
Reporting to the Manager Regional Development, the Regional Development Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a range of development initiatives for communities and businesses in the region to identify and facilitate place-based solutions to support enhanced liveability and prosperity in regional communities.
Main responsibilities:
Utilise a significant understanding of the local region and its community, industry, and government context, local issues to lead delivery of governmental priorities.
Lead integrated investment in place by understanding, influencing, and negotiating with key internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Lead investment attraction, economic development, and the delivery of a range of DJSIR/RDV industry and recovery initiatives across the region.
The Team
The position of Regional Development Coordinator forms a part of the Regional Development Victoria group.
RDV works with businesses, communities and across government to deliver economic growth, create jobs, build resilience, and support economic recovery in our regions.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Specialist Expertise: Sound understanding of the key industry and economic drivers, and knowledge of Government policies and programs.
Project Management: Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders; produces detailed project plans to ensure project objectives are met.
Stakeholder Management: Identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses this knowledge to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Meg Bullen, Manager, Regional Development, Barwon on 0418 589 *** / ******.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
How to Apply
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As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 11 November 2024.
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