Economic Development Officer

6 days ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Department of State Development and Infrastructure Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

For this role we are looking for strengths in:

• Managing competing priorities

• Research and analysis

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Attention to detail

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Proactive and driven

Your responsibilities

• Prepare summaries of trends, funding streams, and region-specific opportunities and impediments for internal and external stakeholders, with guidance from the team.

• Work collaboratively on the planning and execution of team and industry events.

• Assist the team with client engagement activities, including pre-meeting research.

• Promote industry development opportunities and initiatives to foster economic growth.

• Coordinate and provide support for working groups and interagency meetings.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and government agencies.

• Conduct research to inform the drafting of briefings, submissions, reports and correspondence for review and approval.

Your team
The State Development regional teams across Queensland coordinate the delivery of initiatives such as departmental programs and workshops, to link industry and regional business and grow regional supply chains and productivity. The regional teams engage with regional stakeholders and works with regional economic development partners to support and advocate for the strategic delivery of regional economic priorities. They lead place-based developments, economic and industry strategies and support state and local governments in responses to adverse events.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/644391/25
Closing Date: Monday, 7 July 2025

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