Economic and Business Resilience Coordinator

Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region.  Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities. We’re looking for a team member that will live and breathe this vision.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an Economic & Business Resilience Coordinator to join Isaac Regional Council's Planning, Environment & Community Services (PECS) Directorate. The Coordinator will work with the Economy and Prosperity Department to play a significant role in leading the development, management and implementation of assigned elements of Isaac Regional Council’s COVID-19 Strategic Recovery Plan.

This role will have a strong focus on building and maintaining economic and business resilience to support communities, develop networks and collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders to assist with funding opportunities, sourcing business model, research and development advice, trade assistance and investment partnering.   

As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued and accommodated. Now is the time to join this team!

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Tertiary qualification in economics, business development, or a related discipline or high-level professional experience in similar role. Demonstrated experience and demonstrable achievement in implementing economic and regional development projects and initiatives in regional Australia. Demonstrated ability to initiate, manage and drive complex projects involving multiple high-level stakeholders Demonstrated knowledge of disaster recovery principles, practices, standards, and related disciplines and awareness of contemporary trends and issues and their application and impact highly desirable. Demonstrated high level of written and interpersonal, collaborative and facilitative skills with proven ability to communicate, negotiate, investigate and consult at appropriate levels within the community, government and private sectors.

What we are offering:

Salary $91,405.36 - $99,389.25 per annum plus allowances; Two (2) year fixed-term contract; 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading; 12% super in accordance with Council Policy;    Based in the Isaac Region.

Position Description Apply Here

Join our team

​​​​​​​ For more details on this position, including a copy of the Position Description, please visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/employment or contact the Office of the DPECS during business hours: (07) 4846 3569.

To apply, please click ‘Apply Here’ and follow the steps to submit your application.  Please provide sufficient information (noting the Key Competencies on the Position Description), demonstrating why you are the right person for this opportunity, along with your resume and cover letter.

IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

Applications Close: Friday 13 November 2020

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.