Job type: Full timeCareer level: Mid CareerSalary: $88,584 - $95,003This position plays a key role in designing and implementing strategies to grow the Copper Coast regions economy, leverage investment and secure grant funding. The role proactively supports the development and ongoing evolution of Councils Growth Strategy and delivers activities, projects, and initiatives that deliver economic and community outcomes. The incumbent will also provide technical expertise and advice to Council and community organisations on grants and business development opportunities.Key Responsibilities and FunctionsProactively build supportive relationships with business owners and industry stakeholders across various sectors to enhance development opportunities and foster economic growth.Support the local business sector to grow and prosper by developing and implementing strategies and initiatives that enhance the local business environment and foster economic sustainability.Create networks with key businesses, industries, and representative bodies to support new and expanded opportunities in the Copper Coast area.Develop and implement the economic development and investment strategies for Copper Coast Council.Collaborate with the Kadina Chamber of Commerce in developing and implementing strategies and initiatives that deliver economic outcomes for the local business sector in the Kadina township.Develop plans, incentive strategies, and supporting marketing to promote the benefits of doing business in the Copper Coast, including for green industries.Identify funding and partnership opportunities.Assist in the development of promotional campaigns to attract new residents and visitors to the area.Play a lead role in helping shape region-wide economic development strategies with the Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North (RDA).Research and advise on statistics and trends in relation to economic development activities in the region and tracking against strategic targets.Identify available grants and other funding opportunities for Council and community groups.Prepare high-quality grants and funding submissions on behalf of Council to support strategic outcomes, in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.Ensure all grant funding requirements including agreements and acquittal processes are met and ensure grant-funded projects and activities are managed in line with grant requirements.Arrange appropriate execution of Council grants and funding submission documentation and complete reporting requirements.Assist community groups with grant funding submissions through provision of information and specialist advice.Support the coordination and administration of Council''s annual community grant program.Design and deliver projects and initiatives relevant to local opportunities and challenges.Identify and facilitate investment opportunities from the public and private sector that will drive development.How To ApplyApplications must clearly state the position being applied for and be addressed to the People & Culture Officer, Copper Coast Council, PO Box 396, KADINA SA 5554.If hand delivered, they should be marked Private and Confidential and addressed to People & Culture Officer and delivered to the Customer Service Counter at 51 Taylor Street, KADINA SA 5554.Applications can also be lodged via email to info@coppercoast.sa.gov.auNote: Applicants should address the key selection criteria in their application.Closing Date is 5pm Friday 21 February 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Economic Development Officer