Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation)Ongoing roleUsual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: Ballarat (flexibility may be available)The RoleThe 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.ResponsibilitiesUtilise a significant understanding of the local region and its community, industry, and government context, local issues, and their context within the regional, State and national setting.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 TeamThe position of Regional Development Coordinator forms a part of the Regional Development Victoria branch within the Regional Development and Outdoor Recreation group. Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government's lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria, focusing on facilitating stronger communities utilizing an evidence-based approach.About YouThe 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, current and emerging trends specifically related to rural and regional communities and industry.Project Management: Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders; produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified.Stakeholder Management: Identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses this knowledge to build mutually beneficial partnerships.Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Viv Murphy, Manager, Regional Development - Central Highlands, on / .The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance of child abuse, committed to taking necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with either by telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at with the position number in the subject line.How to ApplyPlease click the 'Apply Now' button. 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.For all "JSE eligible" candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.Applications close at 23:59pm on 20 October 2024.#J-18808-Ljbffr