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Manager Economic Development, Bathurst NSW
Position Vacant: Manager Economic Development
About the role
Bathurst Regional Council currently has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to champion the Bathurst region as “smart” community in the role of Manager Economic Development.
The Manager Economic Development will require empathy with all parts of the business community – small business to large multinational firms, bricks and mortar premises to e-commerce, heavy industry to professional services, retail, tourism, education and hospitality. They will understand the drivers of change in the commercial sector and ways to enable businesses to adapt to change, understand the competitive advantages of Bathurst as a place to do business and work tirelessly to capitalise on growth opportunities.
As the successful candidate you will have the ability to use data and instinct to see trends to the future, and display confidence in it. Develop local start up businesses, and attract new businesses and people thinking of relocating here. You will have the ability to think strategically and give long term guidance to Council and be prepared to get out there and work with businesses to overcome constraints and achieve common goals.
Key Requirements
- A degree in relevant discipline such as Economics, Business Administration or equivalent, that includes a major or specialisation in marketing, communications or business planning.
- A least 5 years’ experience in a small/business development/enterprise facilitation role
- Demonstrated high level processional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate with and influence a range of different business, business organisations and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake project management, research, and analysis of statistical data requiring the exercise of a high degree of judgement, initiative and sensitivity
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and positive attitude to working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, exercise initiative, meet deadline and to operate under pressure
- Current NSW Class C Driver Licence
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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen.
Salary: $1747.50 to $1836.00 per week + super + option of a leaseback vehicle
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week
Application closing date: Sunday, 8 November 2020, at 11.30pm
Contact Officer: Neil Southorn, Director Environmental Planning & Building Services – 6333 6213
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