Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Gippsland - East Gippsland
Reference: VG/101463
Regional Development Coordinator
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Regional Development East Gippsland, the Regional Development Coordinator develops, coordinates and implements initiatives for communities and businesses, facilitating place-based solutions that enhance liveability and prosperity. Working as part of the East Gippsland regional team, you will deliver local and regional programs and projects. This role suits a highly motivated, resilient and solutions-focused individual with a track record in community and industry development in government and/or industry sectors, strong stakeholder relationships, excellent communication skills and project management expertise.
Main Accountabilities
The Team
The position forms part of Gippsland within Regional Development Victoria.
Regional Development Victoria works with businesses, communities and across government to deliver economic growth, create jobs, build resilience and support economic recovery in regional Victoria. The group activates networks and builds partnerships, bringing the lived experience of communities into government decision making.
About You
You bring a sound understanding of the industry and economic drivers affecting rural and regional communities, relevant government policies and programs, and emerging trends influencing social and economic growth. You can develop detailed project plans, monitor delivery against objectives and manage risks and issues. You also build mutually beneficial stakeholder partnerships, respond to underlying needs and find innovative solutions to achieve outcomes.
A relevant tertiary qualification in business, economics and/or project management would be well regarded, alongside experience in economic, industry, business and/or regional development and an extensive understanding of the local region.
The position requires travel, including occasional overnight travel, and shift work or out-of-hours work involving evenings or weekends.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact David Roberts, Manager Regional Development East Gippsland, on davi [email protected] and 0468 431 731.
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59 on 11 November 2026.