Posted: 24/07/2025
Closing Date: 14/08/2025
Job Type: Fixed Term, Full-time
Location: Administration Office
Job Category: Business Development,Community Services,Economic Development,Executive

HERE’S TO QUILPIE. HERE’S TO YOU.

Are you yearning for a change but don’t want to press pause on your career? Quilpie Shire Council is your incredible and unexpected opportunity for real impact, real community and the life you want to live.
We may be a small Council, but we’re proudly punching well above our weight. Serving our community in Western Queensland since 1930, we’ve continually evolved with the needs of our people - and we’re just getting started.
We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Director Community and Business Development to play a crucial role in shaping our vibrant community. This is your unique opportunity to challenge the status quo, find creative solutions and flex your leadership in a place that offers space to breathe and room to grow.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES – INDIVIDUAL

Corporate plan priority - Enhance and support our agricultural industry, resource sector and all businesses (Flourishing economy).

STAFF UPSKILLING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND WELLBEING SUPPORT

Staff upskilling
Workplace health and safety
Annual wellbeing initiative support
Staff newsletter contributions
Team meetings (monthly)

LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY UNDERPINNED BY SOUND FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Financial sustainability

Team initiatives

• Budget and reviews

Annual budget input
Budget monitoring and reviews

Fees and charges input

• Operational plan, corporate plan,annual report

Operational (and performance) plan progress updates
Draft communications (internal / external)

Draft team’s annual report inclusions

• Annual financial tasks

Team functions

• Grants, subsidies and other funding

Team contributions to applications, reporting and acquittal

OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

All Queensland local government employees have the following responsibilities (Section 13) broadly summarised under the following headings:

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.
While this position description covers the key areas of responsibilities, day to day tasks and responsibilities may vary and be in addition to those listed above (reasonably within the limits of the employee’s skills, competence and training).

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Economics, Regional/Community Development, Tourism and Event Management, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in local government with a strong track record in economic development, community engagement, and tourism strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to foster trust, collaborate across teams, and deliver community-centred programs with integrity and pride

The position is responsible for:

• advice to Council, planning and implementation of Council’s economic and business development function.
• leading the tourism team on strategy development and implementation.
• delivering a diverse range of community events that connect residents and visitors to the shire.
• operational (day-to-day) management of team activities that support residents’ wellbeing, lifestyle and agricultural assets

All Queensland local government employees are responsible for observing the ethics principles of:

• integrity and impartiality.
• promoting the public good.
• commitment to the system of government.
• accountability and transparency