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Senior Economic Development Officer
Central Queensland; Regional Development - North; State Development; Rockhampton
Your opportunity
As a Senior Economic Development Officer, you contribute to the State Development team by supporting responsible economic development. This is your chance to be part of a team that supports new industry development, attracts new investors to Queensland, works with existing business to be part of major projects and contributes to the economic prosperity of the region.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/657998/25 |
| Closing date | 16-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Candace Vea Vea |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4924 2902 Access the National Relay Service |
For this role we are looking for strengths in:
- Written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Initiative and proactivity
- Analysis and assessment skills
- Strong work ethic
Your responsibilities
- Identify capable businesses in new industries and provide them with information on departmental programs and initiatives and other opportunities to support growth, investment and supply chain development.
- Leverage your networks to facilitate and assist industry to connect with all levels of Government.
- Lead strategic projects or studies related to new industries.
- Support planning and delivery of economic priorities of regional communities
- Provide briefings, submissions, reports and other documentation as required.
- Represent the department at meetings, committees and industry events.
- Develop effective relationships with industry, all levels of government, peak industry bodies and other key stakeholders, to support delivery of regional outcomes.
Your team
We want you to be a part of a team that is making a difference by leading industry development and regional programs, aligned to the Department's strategic plan. This includes initiatives that develop and promote the international competitiveness and capability of Queensland's defence, biofutures and biomedical industry sectors.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/657998/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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