Manager - Enterprise and Economy

2 months ago


Lithgow, Australia Lithgow City Council Full time

**Lithgow City Council**:
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains, 140 kilometres from Sydney. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Lithgow Council is firmly committed to broadening and growing the local economy to offset the disruption that will result from a reduced level of mining and power generation. Leading edge research has been undertaken to inform the broad set of actions that will be required. The final report from that research is the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan 2023 (**LEEP**).

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

**The Opportunity**:
Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a goal oriented and innovative professional to join the organisation as the **Manager - Enterprise and Economy. **This is a dynamic role, coordinating one of the first significant community transformations arising from global de-carbonisation efforts in an Australian context. This is a rare opportunity for the right person to implement a leading-practice response to a global challenge at a regional level.

To be successful in the role you will meet all the essential selection criteria and have acquired a Tertiary qualifications or substantial job-related experience in one or more of economics, economic development, business or a related field, land use planning, education, or transitions management and a demonstrated commitment to driving positive change in the socio-economic circumstances of communities.

Your excellent interpersonal and well developed communication and analytical skills will also be vital to your success in this role, as they allow consultative communication practices with both colleagues and the community as a whole, while represent the corporate values and ethics of the Council. Additionally, you'll need to display initiative and be self-motivated, allowing you to work both independently and as part of a team

For more detail about the key accountabilities, desired capabilities and scope of the position, please

**Salary and Benefits**:
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Permanent full-time position
- Option of a leaseback vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Mobile Phone and Laptop
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every third week.

**_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 24 November 2023 at 4pm AEST._**

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