Economic Development Manager

1 week ago


Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Regional Development & Delivery Full time

Full Time Ongoing Opportunity
- Clerk Grade 9/10 salary starting from $125,693 plus super and leave loading
- Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team._

**About the Role**

Identify, develop, and manage projects and businesses that can utilise NSW Government services to attract and retain business, increase economic growth, grow employment, infrastructure, investment, and exports for regional NSW.

**About You**
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver outcomes in dynamic environments
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across government, industry, and community
- The ability to identify market trends and failures and translate insights into strategic opportunities
- Experience preparing high-quality briefings and reports to support decision-making
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to establish client business development needs and assesses the suitability and relevance of a range of programs and third-party services.
- A current driver’s license and be willing to travel within the Hunter region.

**About us**

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Marcus Hucker, Deputy Director Hunter Central Coast, Regional Economic Development 0410 338 119

**Applications close: Monday 14th July 2025**

**_ External opportunity. _**A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.



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