Economic Development Officer

As an Economic Development Officer, you can contribute to the State Development team by supporting responsible economic development and building liveable communities. You will assist to connect industry, businesses, community, and government at all levels to create place-based solutions that leverage regional strengths and unlock sustainable growth. This is your chance to be part of a team that supports new industry development, attracts new investors to Queensland, works with existing business to be part of major projects and contributes to the economic prosperity of the region. By joining the Queensland public sector, you will contribute to better outcomes for Queenslanders by implementing the policies, priorities, services, or programs of the elected government.

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.

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

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/620951/25

Occupational group Project Management