Overview
A local career that you never knew existed. The City of Port Lincoln has a diverse range of opportunities to help you grow and make a real impact in your community. We are seeking a Fulltime Supervisor of Economic Development and Investment Projects to ensure the economic growth and long‐term sustainability of the City of Port Lincoln by driving initiatives that attract investment, support local business growth and generate employment opportunities.
* Fulltime, Permanent Position
* Annual salary: $87,215.11
* Superannuation: 12% council + 3% council contribution
* Relocation support available
* Estimated start: July – August 2026
Role Maximises Economic Outcomes
* Securing external funding and partnerships to deliver high‐impact projects
* Supporting development of a diverse and resilient local economy
* Enabling strategic activation of industries including tourism, arts, events and regional enterprise
* Contributing to a vibrant, livable and economically sustainable community
Role
* Identify and secure grant funding and investment opportunities
* Lead the delivery of economic development projects from concept to completion
* Provide economic analysis, insights and advice to inform decision‐making
* Work collaboratively with industry, government and internal stakeholders to drive growth outcomes
Position Operates with a Strong Focus On
* Economic impact
* Return on investment
* Project delivery excellence
* Funding leverage
Key Objectives Include
Economic Development Delivery
* Deliver initiatives aligned to Council's Economic Development Strategy
* Identify opportunities to grow local business activity, employment, industry diversification
* Contribute to place‐based economic activation (tourism, arts, events, precincts)
Investment & Funding (Elevated Focus)
* Proactively identify and secure State and Commonwealth grants, private sector partnerships, co‐investment opportunities
* Develop high‐quality, competitive funding submissions
* Maximise external funding leverage and economic return
Project Management & Delivery
* Manage projects across full lifecycle: business case, funding, delivery, evaluation and acquittal
* Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, compliant with funding conditions, and achieving intended economic outcomes
Economic Research & Strategic Advice
* Undertake economic analysis, data interpretation and forecasting
* Provide insights to executive, council, and identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities
Stakeholder & Industry Engagement
* Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, industry groups, government agencies, investment partners
* Facilitate collaboration to support regional development outcomes
Marketing, Promotion & Investment Attraction
* Support initiatives that promote Port Lincoln as an investment destination, tourism hub, regional growth centre
* Contribute to economic marketing activities and campaigns
Strategy Implementation & Reporting
* Support implementation of Economic Development Strategy
* Monitor and report on outcomes, including funding secured, projects delivered, economic impact
* Provide high‐quality reports to Council and Executive
Any other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably directed.
Essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Business, Commerce, Regional Development or related field
* Demonstrated experience in economic development, grants and funding acquisition, project management
* Strong analytical capability and ability to interpret economic data
* Experience preparing funding submissions and business cases
* Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership skills
* High‐level written communication (reports, strategies, submissions)
* Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Highly regarded but not essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Experience in regional economic development or local government
* Experience in investment attraction or industry development
* Strong knowledge of State and Federal funding programmes, tourism and visitor economy drivers, project management qualifications or certification
Key Performance Indicators
Economic Outcomes
* Measurable contribution to economic growth initiatives
* Increase in local business engagement and participation
Funding & Investment
* Value of external funding secured annually
* Number and quality of successful grant applications
Project Delivery
* Projects delivered on time, within budget and compliant
* Achievement of defined economic or community outcomes
Strategy Implementation
* Delivery of actions aligned to Economic Development Strategy
* Progress against annual economic development plan
Stakeholder Engagement
* Strength and effectiveness of industry and government partnerships
* Positive stakeholder feedback
Reporting & Governance
* Timely, accurate and strategic reporting to Executive and Council
* Compliance with funding and legislative requirements
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