Keen to progress your career and work in regional development career and work towards more sustainable, socially responsible industries?
As Governments and industry recognise the need for a more cohesive and sustainable approach to working in regional Australia, this position will give you a unique opportunity to be a leader in this field, liaising with community, industry and government leaders and working to achieve sustainable economic and community outcomes in Southern Tasmania.
Are you someone who:
• has tertiary qualifications in a regional development related discipline (regional development, economics, government policy, business, or other) or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• A project manager with a proven ability to manage complex and diverse projects
• Someone with an entrepreneurial or creative mindset, able to identify innovative solutions and opportunities
• can build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and clients that results in trust and repeat business.
• can research and analyse a range of knowledge and data inputs to develop robust recommendations and reports.
• is able to prepare and communicate effectively to various audiences (includes written feedback; workshops and meeting facilitation).
• can critically analyse project proposals/applications and provide constructive advice and feedback.
• has the ability to review policy and provide advice suitable for government and other stakeholders.
• can work in a collaborative and agile environment including working autonomously to identify and follow through with partnership and project opportunities, including project management.
We would like to hear from you!
Success in the role will ensure:
• Quality research and analysis to underpin advice, including to Government and stakeholders.
• Identification and facilitation of regional development initiatives in partnership with regional bodies and stakeholders.
• Identification of partners, programs and funding to support projects and strategic initiatives.
• Advice to partners and proponents supporting quality project briefs and funding applications.
• Material, sustainable improvement to amenity, lifestyle and services for the community
• Additional sources of sustainable economic stimulation
• Monitoring projects and reporting progress.
For the full PD please email our Business Manager ***********@.
Applications via SEEK will not be accepted.
• Applications should include a cover letter of no more than 2 pages which succinctly outlines why you are the right person for the role and a current CV
• Flexible working conditions may be able to be negotiated
• An attractive salary package to attract high quality candidates is available dependent on skill level and experience.
• Very strong preference is the applicant does or is willing to reside in Southern Tasmania.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE COB 17th April 2026.
RDA Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that has a formal partnership between the Australian Government, Tasmanian Government, and the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT). A key focus of RDA Tasmania is on the economic, social and environmental issues affecting communities. We exist to support a thriving economy and society in Tasmania.
This position is partly funded through the Southern Tasmania Council Network Partnership which was established in December 2025 through a Service Agreement between the 12 Southern Councils and Regional Development Australia Tasmania.