At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Economic Development Team Leader.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.
Join us as the Economic Development Team Leader in our Strategic Partnerships & Investment branch and develop your skills and future career.
Find purpose and impact
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the economic landscape of the Dubbo Region? Join our forward-thinking team at Dubbo Regional Council as the Economic Development Team Leader. This is your chance to lead innovative projects, drive local business growth, and attract major investments that will shape the future of our vibrant community. You'll work closely with key stakeholders, manage exciting initiatives, and play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving economy. If you're passionate about economic development and eager to take on a leadership role that offers both challenges and rewards, we want to hear from you!
You'll find purpose and impact through:
- Driving economic growth by leading innovative projects and initiatives in the region
- Shape the strategic direction of the region growth and responding to emerging opportunities
- Foster community development through collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders and local businesses
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor Degree in Economics, Business, Commerce, Marketing or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in developing strategies, projects or business plans with the ability to focus on achieving agreed outcomes.
- Demonstrated drive and commitment to identify and facilitate investment and business or workforce development opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering programs that attract external investment and deliver effective collaboration.
- Experience in leading teams and inspiring staff to deliver an effective and responsive service in a busy or complex environment.
- Exceptional communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative and productive relationships with staff and stakeholders.
- Strong experience in maintenance and application of economic or financial data and analysis of related reports.
We would also love you to have:
- Experience in developing strategic plans and delivering services within a government agency environment.
Ready for your opportunity?
Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $101,700 to $118,192.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Strategic Partnerships and Investment on 0438 486 494 to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!
Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 14th May 2025
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Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:
- Find purpose and impact
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
- Find personal and professional growth
You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.