About the Project

The Swifts Creek Future Project is part of the Forestry Transition Program, designed to support communities as their economies transition and seek to foster new industries. The Local Development Strategy works with the whole community to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and a sustainable future for the region.
About the Role
As the Swifts Creek Future Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in implementing the Local Development Strategy, working alongside the community to drive innovation, investment, and sustainable growth.
This role is perfect for a proactive leader with a passion for the town. You'll collaborate with local stakeholders, businesses, and government agencies to explore new opportunities and strengthen the region’s economy.
What You’ll Do:

• Lead the implementation of the Swifts Creek Local Development Strategy
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics
• Build strong partnerships with the community and other relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate research, economic analysis, and business case development
• Oversee events, engagement plans, and community outreach initiatives

This role offers a chance to truly make a difference for the Swifts Creek community.
There is flexibility in the duration and EFT through negotiation.

• Flexibility of 0.5 EFT to 1 EFT
• Maximum tenure ending December 2026, to be negotiated depending on EFT.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in project management, economic development or regional renewal
• Ability to analyse data and develop strategic proposals
• A track record of delivering collaborative projects with government, business and regional communities
• Degree or diploma in business, economics or other relevant degree with extensive and diverse relevant experience and/or post graduate qualifications.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, have an employee Working with Children Check and complete psychometric testing. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
If you’re ready to help shape Swift Creeks future, collaborate with a passionate community and work within a supportive and energised team, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you’ll contribute to East Gippsland Shire Council.
• Your current resume with your qualifications, work experience, and two referees.
• Answers to the following questions relating to the Key Selection Criteria:

• Understanding and experience in collaborative practice or clustering in a regional economic setting.
• Proven communication skills including listening and ability to remain curious to varying perspective
• Outstanding data analysis, problem solving and ability to identify and evaluate options
• Manages complex stakeholder issues that are integral to the change process.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with people from different backgrounds and organisations

• Please provide a detailed explanation of a project you have led, covering how the project links back to the following key selection criteria:
• What connects you to and interests you about working with the community of Swifts creek?
• Please describe your approach to liaising and negotiating with government agencies and SMEs

Apply now and help us create a brighter future for Swifts Creek! Applications close at 11.59pm on 19 March 2025.
Questions? Contact Prue McTaggart, Manager Economic Development, on 0428 599 495
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.