Manager Economy and Tourism

About the position

The purpose of the position is to lead and manage Muswellbrook Shire Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Unit and to build productive relationships with industry and business to create jobs and diversify the economy.
The position will be responsible for the effective delivery of major and partnership events, economic development strategy and actions, visitor economy and tourism initiatives, innovation and STEM skills programs and business liaison.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development. 

About you

• Degree qualification in business, tourism, commerce or an equivalent combination of relevant contemporary experience and/or education/training.
• Substantial industry knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of economic and tourism strategies to achieve organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated high level  application of project management practices to  deliver multidisciplinary projects, events and initiatives  in partnership with the community, government and other departments.
• Proven experience effectively prioritising team tasks and manage conflicting demands in a high pressure, deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to coach and support staff in the delivery and measurement of complex projects and services within defined budgets to meet organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to collect, analyse information and prepare reports and presentations to inform sound decision making and the ability to make decisions autonomously.
• High level communication, influence and negotiation skills with a strong ability to form effective working relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in managing relationships including negotiation, internal and external including but not limited to industry representatives and State and Federal Government representatives.
• Proven ability to control budgets including grant funding, reporting on success measures, mentoring, performance and program outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
• Demonstrated Developed key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

We offer

• Full Time 3 year Term Contract, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $138,002 to $141,542 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Leaseback vehicle for operational and private use
• Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Shaelee Welchman, Director Community and Economy on 0411 632 455. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 15 July 2024. 

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