As Manager Economic Development, you'll lead the strategies, partnerships and initiatives that will shape Glen Innes Highlands' economic future.
You'll deliver the region's Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, attract investment, grow industry capability and oversee major regional events — all while telling the story of a place that is ready to thrive.
Thisis a role where your leadership will influence outcomes the community canseeandfeel.
Your Impact
You will:
Drive implementation of the updated Glen Innes Highlands Economic Development Strategy *********** and the Glen Innes Highlands Destination Management Plan ***********, alongside other associated plans and strategies
Lead a high-performing team across economic development, tourism and events
Build strong partnerships with business, industry, government and regional alliances
Secure funding and deliver initiatives with measurable outcomes
Oversee iconic events including the Australian Celtic Festival, Minerama, and Christmas in the Highlands
Position Glen Innes Highlands as a confident, compelling place to live, work, invest and visit
What You Bring
You will bring the below skills, but in addition, what will make you thrive is your curiosity, drive and belief in what regional communities can achieve:
5+ years' experiencedelivering or leading economic development, tourism or destination projects
Demonstrated business and operational management capability, ideally with public-facing facilities
Proven success in securing grants, incentives or co-investment programs
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, governance and risk management
Demonstrated leadership experience, building capability within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and advocacy skillsacross all sectors
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently tell the region's investment story
Digital confidence, including Office 365 and the ability to manage content, branding and digital tools




Why You'll Love Working With Us
Attractive Total Remuneration Package— negotiable based on experience (we welcome confidential discussions)
Flexible work arrangements including rostered days off / compressed work weeks
Three-month rental subsidyof up to $200 per week
Motor vehicle leaseback option
Long service leave after 5 years
Why Move to Glen Innes?
Glen Innes is a place where people don't just live — they belong.
Set in the beautiful Northern Tablelands, it offers space, character and connection in a way that is becoming increasingly rare.
If you're looking for a community that welcomes you, a lifestyle that feels genuine, and a region where your contributions truly matter, Glen Innes is a place where you can make a meaningful life.
+ A Lifestyle with Balance and Breathing Room
Living in Glen Innes means less congestion, more space and a sense of calm that's hard to find in larger centres.
It's a place where you can enjoy the outdoors, take part in community life, and appreciate a lifestyle that feels more personal and less pressured.
+ Housing You Can Actually Afford
Glen Innes offers exceptionally affordable housingcompared to metropolitan areas.
Whether renting or buying, your income stretches further — making home ownership or securing quality accommodation far more achievable.
+ Regional Living with Practical Access
Core local medical and health services are available, with broader hospital and specialist care accessible in Armidale and Tamworth.
Convenient road access to major regional centres and airports.
Eligibility for Remote Area Perks, offering additional tax and financial advantages for regional employees.
Ready to Lead a Region Into Its Future?
If you're motivated by purpose, excited by possibility and ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Council is an EEO employer.
Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Gisc334 Manager Economic Development (New South Wales)
🏢 Glen Innes Severn Council
📍 New South Wales