Regional Development Australia

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Full time

**Salary**:$113,022 - $136,747

**Grade**:VPSG5

**Occupation**: Consulting and Strategy

**Location**: Geelong

**Reference**: VG/100817A

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.

**Regional Development Australia (RDA) Coordinator**
- _Salary: _$113,022 - $136,747 _(Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing, full-time role (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: Barwon region _(flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**

Reporting to the Manager, Regional Coordination, the Regional Development Australia Coordinator plays a key role in providing operational support, strategic advice and regional intelligence on regional development opportunities, government objectives, investment and policies for and on behalf of the local RDA Committee to support clients, stakeholders and community.

The RDA Coordinator will provide event coordination project management, stakeholder liaison and prepare high quality, well researched correspondence, reports, papers, plans, memoranda, and briefings with clear and concise recommendations for the committee's consideration. A focus of the role is to support economic development opportunities and to support engagement with Commonwealth Departments and leveraging of Commonwealth programs.

Key accountabilities:

- Lead and/or coordinate with project partners the development and delivery of regional programs and projects as outlined by the Regional Development Australia Committee, and in line with local and regional plans, government policy and community needs; including identify emerging risks, issues and opportunities to enhance program and project outcomes.
- Lead and/or support integrated investment in place by bringing together key internal and external stakeholders and partners by developing and maintaining strategic relationships and networks with Federal, State and local government, community organisations, business, industry, and sector teams across government to identify economic opportunities in the region.
- Manage the delivery a range of economic development initiatives, activities and events and appropriate government assistance for businesses and communities, utilising an understanding of regional economies, workforce, geography, stakeholders, transport links and other critical issues.
- Provide operational support, strategic and analytical advice and regional intelligence on regional development opportunities, government objectives, investment and policies for and on behalf of the RDA Committee to support clients, stakeholders and community working closely with branch colleagues and the broader group.

**The Team**

The position of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Coordinator forms a part of the Barwon South West branch within the Regional Development Victoria group.

We work with businesses, communities and across government to deliver economic growth, create jobs, build resilience, and support economic recovery in our regions. We have a strong role in activating networks; building partnerships; realising outcomes that boost local economic and community resilience; and bringing the lived experience of communities into government decision making. In delivering our portfolio priorities, we work closely with parts of government given the many synergies and linkages with other priorities across government.

**About You**

The position is well suited to a highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of regional development, local and regional communities and issues and factors affecting and influencing social and economic growth. The successful applicant will be results orientated, highly motivated and enjoy building and developing effective client relationships. Strong project management, communication and stakeholder management skills are required in this role.

**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 23:59pm on 23 June 2025**.

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