Your opportunity:
As a Senior Economic Development Officer, you contribute to the State Development team by supporting responsible economic development and building livable communities. You will assist to connect industry, businesses, community and government at all levels to create place-based solutions that leverage regional strengths and unlock sustainable growth.

Job details

For this role we are looking for strengths in:
• Adaptability.
• Analysis and assessment.
• Relationship Building.
• Project facilitation and delivery.
• Written Communication.
• Training and content development.

Your responsibilities:
• Assist and engage in the promotion of regional businesses, initiatives, and departmental service offerings to support regional economic growth and supply chain development.
• 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.
• Facilitate connections across government and non-government agencies to progress regional projects in the renewable energy sector.
• Support regional leadership and capacity building to deliver on economic priorities of regional communities including the Local Economic Opportunities Network.
• Identify opportunities and contribute positively to team activities including project planning and implementation.

Your team:
The State Development regional teams across Queensland coordinate the delivery of initiatives such as departmental programs and workshops, to link industry and regional business and grow regional supply chains and productivity. The regional teams engage with regional stakeholders and works with regional economic development partners to support and advocate for the strategic delivery of regional economic priorities. They lead place-based developments, economic and industry strategies and support state and local governments in responses to adverse events.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/643196/25

Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 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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Documents

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• 643196 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 187KB)