Help shape the future of one of South East Queensland's fastest growing cities. Ipswich is growing, evolving and ready for its next wave of opportunity.

Join us as Investment Lead and play a pivotal role in driving prosperity for the region by attracting, facilitating and championing investment opportunities that create jobs, support industry growth and strengthen Ipswich's future. Working across council, government, industry and the private sector, you will identify and progress opportunities that support long-term economic prosperity and create lasting benefits for the Ipswich community.

In this role you will turn opportunity into action by connecting people, places and projects that support the city's growth. You will:

- Lead the delivery of Council’s investment attraction priorities, helping to drive economic growth, job creation and investment into the city
- Build and foster strategic relationships with investors, developers, landowners, industry, commercial agents, associations and government partners to unlock and convert investment opportunities
- Manage an investment pipeline aligned to priority sectors, locations and employment outcomes
- Monitor economic, property and sector trends to inform investment attraction strategies, identify emerging opportunities and risks and inform decision making
- Represent council at industry forums, stakeholder engagements, briefings and events to promote the city as an investment destination

View the position description for more details about the role.

About You

You are a confident relationship builder who can bring people together around shared opportunities. You will bring:

- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Extensive experience in business development (government or non-government) or in a relevant industry-based consulting role
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement,



interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to successfully engage and work collaboratively with senior management, industry partners, community groups and external agencies.
- A commitment to working in line with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About The Benefits This is a permanent, full time position with a salary commencing at $126,481 plus 12.5% superannuation.

- Work/Life balance: Flex time and a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About Us Ipswich is a city where heritage, growth and opportunity come together.



As one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions and one of its oldest provincial cities, Ipswich offers a unique mix of proud communities, natural landscapes, vibrant urban centres and an exciting future. Our people play an important role in shaping this future. Across a range of services, professions and specialist functions, our teams work together to support a liveable, inclusive and sustainable city for our thriving community.

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership. Join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us

If you are motivated by city-shaping opportunities and are passionate about driving prosperity to enhance the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 23 September 2026 Please direct any related questions to [email protected].

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Prospect employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

📌 Investment Lead (Queensland)
🏢 Ipswich City Council
📍 Queensland