Regional Connector

- Fixed Term to 05/07/2027, full-time
- $103,761 to $116,176 per annum HEO7 + 17% super
- Salary packaging options available
- Generous leave entitlements including Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence
- 5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown leave
- Armidale based role.
- On campus state of the art sporting and athletic facilities (Sport UNE)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space

About the role

The Regional Connector is based in the Armidale CBD at the University of New England’s current premises called NOVA. From this space the Regional Connector provides focused and targeted support to business across the New England Northwest, with a special focus on Armidale and surrounding communities. This role is about capacity building entrepreneurs’ learning through programs, event facilitation and connections to mentors and other stakeholders. This role is responsible for the overall operation of NOVA and the organisation of events to meet the needs of new and established entrepreneurs to help them take their ideas and business to the next level.

About you

- You are a connector at heart, someone who thrives on building relationships, championing local business, and making things happen in your community.




- You bring experience in business development, program delivery, or stakeholder engagement, and you understand what it takes to support entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey.
- You are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and you know how to bring the right people together at the right time.
- You are organised and outcomes-focused, with the ability to manage budgets, records, and reporting without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- You communicate with confidence and clarity, whether you're promoting a program, writing a report, or presenting to government and industry stakeholders.
- You are passionate about regional communities and genuinely excited by the opportunity to grow the innovation ecosystem right here in the New England Northwest.
- You see the potential in people and places, and you have the drive to turn that potential into real outcomes.

Employment Conditions

Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position.

Inclusivity Statement

We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQIA+.

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📌 Regional Connector (Armidale Regional Council)
🏢 University of New England (AU)
📍 Armidale Regional Council