Regional Development Coordinator

Regional Development Coordinator
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs.

This role will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a range of development initiatives for communities and businesses in the region to identify and facilitate place-based solutions to support enhanced liveability and prosperity in regional communities.

Key Responsibilities:
Utilise a significant understanding of the local region and its community, industry, and government context.
Lead integrated investment in place by understanding, influencing, and negotiating with key internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Lead investment attraction, economic development, and the delivery of a range of DJSIR/RDV industry and recovery initiatives across the region.
Requirements:
Sound understanding of the key industry and economic drivers.
Knowledge of Government policies and programs, current and emerging trends specifically related to rural and regional communities and industry.
Project management experience.
Stakeholder management skills.
About You:
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: