About Maranoa Regional Council: Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

Discover the Maranoa Region: HOME - Roma Queensland

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

- Fixed-Term (3-4) Year Contract
- Five weeks of annual leave annually
- Three weeks sick leave annually
- Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
- Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
- Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa

About The Role The Regional Economic Development Specialist partners with the community, government, small businesses, and industry to foster sustainable economic growth and regional prosperity. The role focuses on creating a welcoming environment that makes it easy to do business with Council, attracting new businesses and investment to the region, and enhancing the prosperity and sustainability of existing local businesses. The position facilitates programs that address regional needs, including retaining and growing a skilled workforce, identifying organisations that can create positive futures for the next generation, and enabling access to solutions that support continued regional growth, such as key worker accommodation, land,



and housing options.

Key Responsibilities

- Identifying and facilitating investment, development and major projects that support economic growth.
- Building strong partnerships with businesses, industry, government agencies, neighbouring councils and regional stakeholders.
- Supporting local business retention, expansion and diversification.
- Promoting the Maranoa as an attractive location for business, investment and population growth.
- Identifying and pursuing government and private sector funding and grant opportunities.
- Undertaking research and analysing economic trends, opportunities and challenges.
- Developing business concierge services and supporting the Small Business Friendly program.
- Promoting the region at industry events, forums and advocacy opportunities.
- Hosting and supporting potential investors and facilitating connections with Council and the local business community.
- Supporting strategic planning initiatives, including land availability and infrastructure opportunities.
- Exploring opportunities to leverage Council assets, including the Roma Saleyards, Roma Airport, sporting facilities and industrial sites, to support regional development.




- Working with key industry sectors and strategic partners to strengthen workforce capability and small business success.
- Contributing to Council's growth strategies, plans, policies, reports and economic development initiatives.
- Supporting the Maranoa Business Awards and Business Excellence Program.
- Managing activities within approved budgets and ensuring the effective and economical use of public resources.
- Contributing to continuous improvement through creative, solutions-focused approaches.

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications. How To Apply

- Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
- Current resume (CV).
- Address the questions presented in the application form.

Additional Information MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice. The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. For More Information ? Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

? Telephone: 1300 007 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace

📌 Regional Economic Development Specialist (Roma)
🏢 Maranoa Regional Council
📍 Roma