Senior Economic Development Officer

About this opportunity:

If youre passionate about building a vibrant, diversified economy, this is your moment to shine.

As a Regional Growth Champion, youll proactively engage with business, industry, and economic development partners to spark opportunity and drive transformation across the region.

As a Skilled Project Coordinator, your finesse in stakeholder engagement, project delivery, economic research, and report writing will ensure initiatives run smoothly, efficiently, and collaboratively.

As a Strategic Thinker, youll align Councils objectives with broader economic opportunities, crafting strategies that deliver real impact and long-term success.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Experience with economic analysis and industry data, market trends, and statistics.
• Significant experience in economic development, support and assistance of local businesses, as well as coordination of promotional and informative marketing.
• Relevant Degree in Economics, Business, Planning, Marketing, or related field with substantial experience.

• OR Associate Diploma with substantial experience.
• OR lesser formal qualifications with a combination of experience, expertise, and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $4.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following employee benefits:

• Base hourly rate of $57.26/hour.
• 12% superannuation.
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with an RDO or 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nadine Connolly on 1300 622 529.

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

Applications Close:

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Having troubles submitted your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).