Industry and Workforce Development Lead

1 week ago

Ipswich, Australia Ipswich City Council Full time

Neighbouring the Queensland capital of Brisbane, Ipswich is both the state’s fastest growing area and oldest provincial city. It is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.

Ipswich City Council currently employs more than 1200 people and promotes a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership. Council teams operate across a range of industries delivering a wide range of services to the community, with one common purpose:
**_‘To proudly enhance the quality of life for our community'_**

They achieve this by embedding our values in all that we do. Our high performing teams are making a positive difference in the community, and you can be a part of history in shaping the future of this region, which is a catalyst for major growth.
The role of the Industry and Workforce Development Lead is to drive prosperity of the region through attracting and developing priority industries, connecting employers to talent pools, and helping local businesses thrive. Support industry and business growth through connecting people, place, and projects, provide access to resources and where necessary support program design and development.

Specific responsibilities will include:

- Work with the city’s commercial, industrial and retail landowners to support and enable investment and business attraction to the region.
- Act as the primary liaison for all industry development enquiries and activities.
- Establish and/or leverage business networks and committees to drive growth in priority sectors.
- Work with Regional Development Australia, and Regional Jobs Program, State agencies, education and training stakeholders to ensure that growth industries are supported by the right workforce qualifications and skills.
- Facilitate business ecosystem connectivity to help local businesses to thrive through accessing local resources, ideas and talent.
- Provide strategic advice regarding business development activities, priority sector needs and challenges and opportunities in the local business.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to demonstrate a track record of program design and implementation that results in quantifiable business outcomes for the maximum economic and social benefits. You will understand business and community ecosystems and be able to connect different parties for maximum economic and social benefit.

You will have strong capabilities in business development, stakeholder engagement and problem solving. You must be a skilled and effective facilitator creating opportunities for the benefit of local industry, Council, and the broader community by being and autonomous self-starter with capabilities to build relationships and drive short, medium
- and long-term goals.

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