Economic Development Initiatives Lead

3 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Concept Recruitment Specialists Full time

$64 per hour + super
- Monday - Friday 36.25 hours
- Temp contract with the potential for extension

**Economic Development Initiatives Lead - Brisbane Southside**
- $64 per hour + super
- Monday - Friday 36.25 hours
- Temp contract with the potential for extension

**ABOUT THE CLIENT**
Our client is a Queensland Local Government agency based in Brisbane’s Southside, and they are seeking an
**Economic Development Initiatives Lead **to join the Economic Development Program in their Economic Development and City Planning Branch. This is a 10 month contract opportunity with the potential for extension which will see you leading, coordinating and delivering major economic development initiatives and projects to help drive economic and community-based growth opportunities.

**KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide expert project management leadership, including:

- Application of project management methodologies
- Negotiate and secure appropriate resources and partners to implement delivery
- Identification of both strategic and operational risks and implementation of mitigation actions
- Preparation and presentation of progress reports at regular intervals
- Develop and manage budgets for economic development initiatives
- Manage and coordinate procurement processes in compliance with Council policies, procedures and requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support economic development efforts
- Mentor and guide relevant project staff and teams through planning and delivery of projects
- Coordinate high level meetings and lead discussions on agendas and ensure decisions are clearly documented and actioned
- Monday - Friday, 36.25 hours per week
- $64 per hour + super
- 10 month contract with the possibility for extension

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**KEY REQUIREMENTS**:

- Urban planning, business management or property related tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience
- Significant experience in project management practices including experience in the development of governance frameworks and processes
- Demonstrated experience solving complex problems using strategic thought and independent judgement
- Demonstrated skills in consultation, negotiation and networking
- High communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and present information clearly, and remain impartial in all communication
- Knowledge and understanding of the local government sector and ability to work with organisational staff and elected representatives
- Technical experience in the development of reporting and analysis of data for decision-making purposes



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