Economic Development Manager
Economic Development Manager
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Job Description
- Full Time Ongoing Opportunity
- Location: Newcastle willing to consider candidates from the broader Hunter Region
- Clerk Grade 9/10 salary starting from $125693 plus super and leave loading
Diversity equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
About the Role
Identify develop and manage projects and businesses that can utilise NSW Government services to attract and retain business increase economic growth grow employment infrastructure investment and exports for regional NSW.
About You
As our ideal candidate you will have:
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver outcomes in dynamic environments
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across government industry and community
- The ability to identify market trends and failures and translate insights into strategic opportunities
- Experience preparing high-quality briefings and reports to support decision-making
- A proactive solutions-focused mindset with strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to establish client business development needs and assesses the suitability and relevance of a range of programs and third-party services.
- A current drivers license and be willing to travel within the Hunter region.
About us
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume (max 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate.
If youd like to know more about the role please click here to view the role description.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Marcus Hucker Deputy Director Hunter Central Coast Regional Economic Development
Applications close: Monday 14th July 2025
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
External opportunity. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
