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Your opportunity
As a Principal Economic Development Officer, you contribute to the State Development team by supporting responsible economic development and building liveable communities. You will connect industry, businesses, community, and government at all levels to create place-based solutions that leverage regional strengths and unlock sustainable growth.
For This Role We Are Looking For Strengths In
Project management and delivery
Stakeholder engagement
Strategic thinking
Analysis and assessment
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication
Your Responsibilities
Proactively identify and lead economic development initiatives
Analyse trends and develop proposals to support policy development relevant to regional services
Develop effective relationships with industry, all levels of government, peak industry bodies, and other key stakeholders to support delivery of regional outcomes
Represent the department at meetings, industry events, and on committees
Provide briefings, submissions, reports, and other documentation as required
Assist other team members and contribute to team outcomes
Your team
We want you to be a part of a team that is making a difference by leading industry development and regional programs, aligned to the Department's strategic plan. The regional teams engage with regional stakeholders and work with regional economic development partners to support and advocate for the strategic delivery of regional economic priorities. They lead place-based developments and economic and industry strategies.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/642427/25
Closing Date: Friday, 27 June 2025
Occupational group: Project Management
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries: Government Administration
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