Northern Grampians Shire Council is looking for a motivated Economic Development Officer to help shape the future of our region. Guided by our Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan (2021–31), this role will drive projects that support business vitality, attract investment, and create sustainable opportunities for growth.

Vacancy Details:Position: Economic Development Officer Job Type: Full Time Tenure: Temporary - 30 October 2026 Location: Stawell Package: $92,200.06 per annum plus superannuation Download Position Description: Economic Development Officer Applications Close: Sunday 14th September 2025.

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability

Position objectives

This position is guided by initiatives that achieve economic growth and business vitality outcomes identified in Northern Grampians Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, 2021-31 and encourages a culture which recognises economic development is a whole of community business.

Key responsibility areas

Develop and deliver initiatives that support growth-focused entrepreneurs (businesses that demonstrate they are responding to change and building competitiveness) to embrace innovation, best practice, grow exports and jobs.

Develop and deliver initiatives that support businesses to be strong, innovative and sustainable.

Support existing and newly attracted business and industry networks to enhance investment, business innovation, creativity, best practice, collaborations and partnerships by promoting and encouraging participation in economic growth and business vitality initiatives.

Provide a customer focused service to businesses ensuring quality and responsive customer support in line with Council’s policies and guidelines.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including local businesses, tourism and industry associations.

Inform and provide advice to Council on emerging issues and barriers to economic growth and business vitality

Monitor and record achievements of economic growth and business vitality initiatives and ensure targets are met.

Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.

Qualifications and experience

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, economic development, and some experience, or substantial relevant experience in economic and business development

Selection criteria

Proven ability in the development, implementation and evaluation of projects, programs and services.

Proven experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver high quality outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to provide a high level of customer service.

Developed understanding of challenges and opportunities for regional economic growth, including regulatory and legislative compliance.

Demonstrated communication skills, including report writing, preparation of presentations and communication material.

How to apply

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• Download and read the position description
• Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Sarah Kernohan, Manager Strategic Planning and Prosperity at [email protected] or call 03 5358 8700.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 14th September 2025.

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.