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Senior Economic Development Officer
Central Queensland; Regional Development - North; State Development; Rockhampton
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.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/674316/25 |
| Closing date | 16-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Candace Vea Vea |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4924 2902 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
You will assist in connecting industry, businesses, community, and government at all levels to create place-based solutions that leverage regional strengths and unlock sustainable growth. 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.
For this role we are looking for strengths in:
• Regional and Remote Economic Development
• Analysis and assessment
• Interpersonal skills
• Project facilitation and delivery
• Written Communication
• Adaptability & flexibility
Your responsibilities
• Assist and engage in the promotion of departmental service offerings to support regional economic growth and supply chain development particularly in the Central Highlands and Central Western Queensland areas
• Assist and engage in the coordination and delivery of departmental programs, industry initiatives, workshops, industry events
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and other government agencies to support the delivery of regional outcomes in regional and remote Queensland
• Facilitate connections across government and non-government agencies to progress regional projects that align to Departmental priority industries
• Support regional leadership and capacity building to deliver on economic priorities of regional communities
• Identify opportunities and contribute positively to team activities including project planning and implementation
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/674316/25
Closing Date: Friday, 16 January 2026
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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