About the role:
You will be responsible for planning, organising, and implementing strategies that foster economic growth within the community. This role involves attracting new businesses, supporting existing businesses, and coordinating initiatives that enhance Mount Isa’s economy. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to collaborate effective with government agencies, businesses, and community organisations. You will lead a team of mixed professions which deliver on the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap.
For further information, view the Position Outline.
About you:
- Demonstrated experience in an equivalent position, preferably in a similar sized organisation.
- Experience in economic development, public policy, or community planning.
- Proficiency in data analysis, grant writing, and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of relevant legislative requirements, best practise and ability to manage and oversee multiple project development.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff to meet organisational objectives.
- High level of strategic ability to develop and implement plans, budgets and operational protocols.
- High level of oral and written communication skills and computer literacy with proven report writing ability.
- Current QLD Driver’s Licence or ability to acquire a licence prior to commencing in the role.
- A current working with children “Blue Card” is essential or ability to acquire prior to commencing in the role.