1. Build Local, State & National Partnerships
2. Executive level role
3. Fantastic career and lifestyle opportunity
Based in Sale, Wellington Shire Council extends from the Great Dividing Range and Victoria’s High Country through to the internationally significant Gippsland lakes and wetlands. With over staff and a budget in excess of $m, Wellington Shire Council is a significant sized organisation which provides vital services to a diverse community.
An exciting opportunity currently exists for an experienced leader to join the Executive Leadership team, in the role of Manager Economic Development.
Responsible for delivering a range of strategic services to the organisation and community, including:
The Shire’s ‘the middle of everywhere’ branding of explore, work, live, play and invest plus associated campaign, and the Wellington Prospectus.
Wellington Shire’s Commercial Property Portfolio
Development and implementation of Economic Development Strategies and associated Action Plan
Delivery of business and industry engagement and development services
Development and maintenance of advocacy documentation and networks that support both private and government investment in infrastructure projects
Take an active role in the development of a joint growth management (land use planning) and economic development strategy
Experience and Skills required include:
Strong business acumen with ability to develop strategies that grow commercial businesses.
Demonstrated understanding of the development of service plans together with long term capital investment plans and capital development projects.
Demonstrated business and process analysis skills.
High level financial and budgetary management skills.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
Your strategic outlook and highly developed leadership skills are essential to your success in this role, and extensive experience in a local government, or other complex organisation is desirable.
Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Commerce, Business, Project Management or related area, or significant relevant work experience are required.
This is an exciting time to be part of a forward-thinking organisation. Candidates with the energy and passion to deliver quality outcomes for Council and the Community will be rewarded with this sought-after role.
Wellington Shire Council offers a fantastic career and lifestyle opportunity.
For a candidate pack or to apply, please visit referencing job number in the search bar.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Danielle Jupp on 3 .
Applications close on Sunday the th of November 2.
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