Manager, Regional Development

2 weeks ago


Ballarat, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869

Occupation: Strategic Management

Reference: VG/100842A

The 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 2023-2027

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.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Manager, Regional Development Central Highlands**
- _Salary: $130,673 - $174,869 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing role, Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: Ballarat (flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**

The 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 Team**

The 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 You**

The 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 Information**

The 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.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on 25 June 2024**.



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