A local career that you never knew existed.

The City of Port Lincoln has a diverse range of opportunities to help you grow and make a real impact in your community. We are seeking a Fulltime Supervisor of Economic Development and Investment Projects to ensure the economic growth and long-term sustainability of the City of Port Lincoln by driving initiatives that attract investment, support local business growth and generate employment opportunities.

- Fulltime, Permanent Position

- $87,215.11 annual salary

- 12% superannuation contribution

- 3% Council superannuation contribution

- Relocation support available

- Estimated start July - August 2026

The role maximises economic outcomes by:

- Securing external funding and partnerships to deliver high-impact projects

- Supporting development of a diverse and resilient local economy

- Enabling strategic activation of industries including tourism, arts, events and regional enterprise

- Contributing to a vibrant, liveable and economically sustainable community

The Supervisor – Economic Development and Investment Projects is responsible for delivering Council’s economic development priorities through funded projects, partnerships and strategic initiatives.

The role:

- Identifies and secures grant funding and investment opportunities

- Leads the delivery of economic development projects from concept to completion

- Provides economic analysis, insights and advice to inform decision-making

- Works collaboratively with industry, government and internal stakeholders to drive growth outcomes

The position operates with a strong focus on:

- Economic impact

- return on investment

- project delivery excellence

- funding leverage

Key Objectives Include:

Economic Development Delivery

- Deliver initiatives aligned to Council’s Economic Development Strategy

- Identify opportunities to grow:

- Local business activity

- Employment

- Industry diversification





- Contribute to place-based economic activation (tourism, arts, events, precincts)

Investment & Funding (Elevated Focus)

- Proactively identify and secure:

- State and Commonwealth grants

- Private sector partnerships

- Co-investment opportunities

- Develop high-quality, competitive funding submissions

- Maximise external funding leverage and economic return

Project Management & Delivery

- Manage projects across full lifecycle:

- Business case

- Funding

- Delivery

- Evaluation and acquittal

- Ensure projects are:

- Delivered on time and within budget

- Compliant with funding conditions

- Achieving intended economic outcomes

Economic Research & Strategic Advice

- Undertake economic analysis, data interpretation and forecasting

- Provide insights to:

- Executive

- Council

- Identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities

Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

- Build and maintain strong relationships with:

- Local businesses

- Industry groups

- Government agencies

- Investment partners

- Facilitate collaboration to support regional development outcomes

Marketing, Promotion & Investment Attraction

- Support initiatives that promote Port Lincoln as an:

- Investment destination

- Tourism hub

- Regional growth center

- Contribute to economic marketing activities and campaigns

Strategy Implementation & Reporting

- Support implementation of Economic Development Strategy

- Monitor and report on outcomes, including:

- Funding secured

- Projects delivered

- Economic impact

- Provide high-quality reports to Council and Executive





Any other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably directed.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

- Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Business, Commerce, Regional Development or related field

- Demonstrated experience in:

- Economic development

- Grants and funding acquisition

- Project management

- Solid analytical capability and ability to interpret economic data

- Experience preparing funding submissions and business cases

- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership skills

- High-level written communication (reports, strategies, submissions)

- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Highly regarded but not essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

- Experience in regional economic development or local government

- Experience in investment attraction or industry development

- Strong knowledge of:

- State and Federal funding programs

- Tourism and visitor economy drivers

- Project management qualifications or certification

Key performance indicators:

Economic Outcomes

- Measurable contribution to economic growth initiatives

- Increase in local business engagement and participation

Funding & Investment

- Value of external funding secured annually

- Number and quality of successful grant applications

Project Delivery

- Projects delivered on time, within budget and compliant

- Achievement of defined economic or community outcomes

Strategy Implementation

- Delivery of actions aligned to Economic Development Strategy

- Progress against annual economic development plan

Stakeholder Engagement

- Strength and effectiveness of industry and government partnerships

- Positive stakeholder feedback

Reporting & Governance

- Timely, accurate and strategic reporting to Executive and Council

- Compliance with funding and legislative requirements

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