Regional Development Officer
* Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation
* Tenure: Fixed term to 15 October ****
* Usual hours of work: Part-Time Jobshare (0.5 FTE) (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: Warrnambool (flexibility may be available)
The Role
As the Regional Development Officer, you will assist in the promotion, delivery and management of economic development initiatives for communities and businesses across the Barwon South West region.
You will support place-based solutions that enhance liveability and prosperity, provide project support, administer and monitor grant applications and projects, and undertake research and analysis.
The role will suit a self-motivated and organised individual with strong communication skills, project support experience and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Main Accountabilities
* Support integrated investment in place by developing and maintaining relationships and networks with Federal, State and local government, community organisations, business and industry.
* Support investment attraction, economic development and delivery of DJSIR/RDV industry and recovery initiatives across the region, identifying and leveraging regional development opportunities.
* Support a portfolio of stakeholders through promoting, delivering and managing development initiatives for communities and businesses within the region.
* Support grant and milestone management activities, including monitoring, managing and reviewing the performance of grant recipients and supporting cohesive grant delivery.
* Undertake routine research and analysis and provide project support to the broader RDV Regional team, including preparing high-quality correspondence, reports, submissions, presentations and briefings.
The Team
The position of Regional Development Officer forms part of Regional Development Victoria, Barwon South West.
Regional Development Victoria works with businesses,



communities and across government to deliver economic growth, create jobs, build resilience and support economic recovery in regional Victoria.
The team activates networks, builds partnerships, supports local economic and community resilience, and brings the lived experience of communities into government decision making.
About You
You will have experience in project management, business development or account management, including developing project plans, supporting project teams and managing emerging issues.
You will demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, building effective relationships, linking stakeholders with relevant areas and constructively addressing stakeholder issues.
You will also bring strong project delivery and problem-solving capability, including analysing issues, engaging stakeholders and developing workable solutions.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lindy Watson, Acting Manager, Regional Development, Great South Coast, on ************ or ******.
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Secure Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment.
If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on ************, or via email at ****** with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply Now' button.
As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 7 October ****.

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