Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/100826A
Regional Development Officer
The Role
As the Regional Development Officer, you will assist in the promotion, delivery and management of economic development initiatives for communities and businesses across the Barwon South West region. You will support place-based solutions that enhance liveability and prosperity, provide project support, administer and monitor grant applications and projects, and undertake research and analysis. The role will suit a self-motivated and organised individual with strong communication skills, project support experience and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Main Accountabilities
The Team
The position of Regional Development Officer forms part of Regional Development Victoria, Barwon South West.
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 team activates networks, builds partnerships, supports local economic and community resilience, and brings the lived experience of communities into government decision making.
About You
You will have experience in project management, business development or account management, including developing project plans, supporting project teams and managing emerging issues. You will demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, building effective relationships, linking stakeholders with relevant areas and constructively addressing stakeholder issues. You will also bring strong project delivery and problem-solving capability, including analysing issues, engaging stakeholders and developing workable solutions.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lindy Watson, Acting Manager, Regional Development, Great South Coast, on 0400 591 317 or [email protected].
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.
Please no te: 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 23:59pm on 7 October 2026.