Manager, Regional Development

1 week ago

Ballarat North, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time
Manager, Regional Development - Central Highlands

Job posted:

11/06/2024Organisation:

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and RegionsOccupation:

Strategic ManagementReference:


VG/100842AThe Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions.

For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan


Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.

We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.


The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Manager, Regional Development Central HighlandsOngoing role, Full time (flexibility may be available)

Usual work location:

Ballarat (flexibility may be available)The RoleThe Manager Regional Development is responsible for leading strategic regional development investment and coordination of the Regional Partnership, as well as other key government priorities, to leverage the unique strengths of the region and build place-based prosperity and drive economic growth for Victoria.

The role also plays a lead in the implementation of economic recovery initiatives in the region.

Leading a team of regional and economic development professionals, the role will deliver a dynamic and varied work program including responsibility for delivering a range of regional development initiatives for businesses and communities throughout the region to facilitate region and business intelligence, investment and export opportunities.

The position is responsible for providing strategic advice, executive and governance support to the Central Highlands Regional Partnership in order to progress regional plans, strategic directions and priority projects.

The role also leads Regional Development Victoria's (RDV) response to economic recovery in the Central Highlands region.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Manager, Regional Development, is a member of the Leadership team and will utilise their management and leadership expertise to foster a high performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture and bring a strong focus to safety and wellbeing with the Central Highlands team and across RDV.The TeamThe position of Manager, Regional Development Central Highlands forms a part of the Regional Development Victoria branch within the Regional Development and Outdoor Recreation Group.

Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government's lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria.

With a focus on facilitating stronger communities utilising an evidence-based approach RDV acts as a partner and investor to provide rural and regional Victoria with better infrastructure, facilities, and services; strengthen the economic and social base of communities; create jobs and improve career opportunities for regional Victorians; and support local project development and planning.

About YouThe position is well suited to a highly motivated professional with a proven track record in designing solutions to support regional development outcomes, providing concise and compelling strategic advice to support complex decision making and working in dynamic fast paced environments.

The successful applicant will have a track record in managing high performing teams, delivering an investment portfolio, working with stakeholders to activate solutions to complex issues, experience in implementing large scale economic recovery and bring a extensive understanding of regional development and local issues and context in the Central Highlands region.

Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Henderson, Regional Director, Grampians on / department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards .Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note:
We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at

with the position number in the subject line.
How to ApplyPlease click the 'Apply Now' button.


As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

For all "JSE eligible" candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform

.Applications close at midnight on 25 June

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