Senior Economic Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

For this role we are looking for strengths in:

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Initiative and proactivity

Analysis and assessment skills

Strong work ethic

Your responsibilities

Identify capable businesses in new industries and provide them with information on departmental programs and initiatives and other opportunities to support growth, investment and supply chain development.

Leverage your networks to facilitate and assist industry to connect with all levels of Government.

Lead strategic projects or studies related to new industries.

Support planning and delivery of economic priorities of regional communities

Provide briefings, submissions, reports and other documentation as required.

Represent the department at meetings, committees and industry events.

Develop effective relationships with industry, all levels of government, peak industry bodies and other key stakeholders, to support delivery of regional outcomes.

Your team

We want you to be a part of a team that is making a difference by leading industry development and regional programs, aligned to the Department's strategic plan. This includes initiatives that develop and promote the international competitiveness and capability of Queensland's defence, biofutures and biomedical industry sectors.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/657998/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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