Senior Officer Economic Development and Tourism
Job No: GRC1633
Annual salary commencing at $101,006 per annum, plus up to 14% superannuation.
Benefits include health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements, and a fortnightly RDO.
About the Region: Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government Areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm, and fostering a high quality of life with pristine natural areas, spectacular beaches, and proximity to Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Tourism, Marketing, Business, Economic Development or a related field, or demonstrated extensive relevant experience.
* Demonstrated experience in economic development, tourism, and business development that support regional economic outcomes.
* Experience supporting programs or initiatives that deliver economic, tourism or community outcomes, including the preparation of marketing and promotional materials across a range of channels.
* Understanding of economic development principles, including industry development, investment attraction and regional growth.
* Ability to collect, interpret and apply economic and tourism data to inform planning and decision making.
* Demonstrated project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, business and government.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and correspondence for a range of audiences.
* Proven ability to work independently or in a team in a professional manner with the ability to be tactful and discrete when dealing with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
* Proficient in the use of computer software including MS Office suite including processing invoices and monitoring budgets.
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained.
Responsibilities
* Support the development, implementation and review of Council's Economic Development Strategy, Tourism Strategy and/or Destination Management Plan (including associated action plans), ensuring alignment with economic and tourism priorities.
* Assist in the identification and coordination of economic development opportunities across priority industries, including tourism as a key economic driver.
* Support the delivery of tourism and destination development initiatives with broader economic development objectives, including investment attraction, job creation and industry growth.
* Manage the implementation of economic and destination marketing activities in collaboration with Marketing and Communications and industry partners, ensuring alignment with branding for Visit Gympie Region and Invest Gympie Region.
* Monitor economic, tourism and industry trends, data and performance metrics to inform planning and decision making.
* Manage the development and distribution of economic development and tourism information, collateral and promotional content across relevant platforms.
* Build and maintain relationships with business and tourism operators, regional/local tourism organisations, industry groups and government agencies.
* Provide economic and tourism advice to internal and external stakeholders, including Council departments, industry bodies, Chambers of Commerce and relevant state and federal agencies.
* Coordinate the delivery of economic development and tourism-related programs, projects and initiatives, including events that support visitation and regional economic growth.
* Represent Council in stakeholder meetings and engagement activities as required.
* Coordinate and manage industry engagement and capacity building activities including forums, workshops and partnership initiatives that support regional economic and tourism outcomes.
* Work collaboratively across Council directorates to support integrated economic and tourism development initiatives.
* Prepare high-quality reports, business cases, briefs and presentations on economic development and tourism initiatives for internal stakeholders and Council.
* Assist with grant applications, funding opportunities and business case development where required.
* Track and evaluate the effectiveness of programs, partnerships and campaigns, including economic impact and return on investment.
* Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement and enhanced service delivery across economic development and tourism functions.
* Perform any other duties that are reasonably within the competency, skills and training of the incumbent.
Benefits
* Access to employee health and well-being programs.
* Health & wellness programs.
* Salary sacrifice options.
* Salary packaging arrangements.
* A fortnightly RDO.
* Access to fitness facilities through the Fitness Passport.
* Long service leave after seven years.
* Generous superannuation scheme of up to 14%.
* Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
* Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
EEO Statement
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
Applications close on Sunday 21st June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST.
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