ABOUT US:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

Key accountabilities include:

• Identify and lead strategic economic development and tourism planning and activities that meet the changing, emerging and diverse needs of Kempsey Shire through service delivery.
• Develop and implement Council’s economic development and tourism related strategies and projects.
• Work in partnership with business and the community to maximise participation in economic development and tourism programs and opportunities in accordance with Council’s policies.
• Undertake research, coordinate marketing and promotion of economic development and tourism in a manner that will attract business to and create employment opportunities in the Kempsey Shire.
• Participate in all Economic Development and Tourism department planning and project activity.
• Provide advice on Economic Development matters to Council

YOUR NEW ROLE:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Economic Development and Tourism Manager to lead initiatives that attract investment, support local businesses, and promote the region as a top destination for visitors. This is a key leadership position focused on driving economic growth, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the visitor experience.
Reporting to the Group Manager Commercial Business, as the Economic Development and Tourism Manager, you will coordinate the Economic Development and Tourism team by supporting Council’s direction by working collaboratively with staff across the organisation and key external stakeholders to develop and implement Council’s Economic Development and Tourism strategies.

Key accountabilities include:

• Identify and lead strategic economic development and tourism planning and activities that meet the changing, emerging and diverse needs of Kempsey Shire through service delivery.
• Develop and implement Council’s economic development and tourism related strategies and projects.
• Work in partnership with business and the community to maximise participation in economic development and tourism programs and opportunities in accordance with Council’s policies.
• Undertake research, coordinate marketing and promotion of economic development and tourism in a manner that will attract business to and create employment opportunities in the Kempsey Shire.
• Participate in all Economic Development and Tourism department planning and project activity.
• Provide advice on Economic Development matters to Council.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification/s in Business, Economics, Tourism, Marketing or equivalent
• Experience in business, industry and/or economic development or a related area.
• Demonstrated experience in economic policy development and implementation.
• Significant experience building and maintaining a network of strong business relationships
• Economic development and/or tourism strategy / policy making skills
• Outstanding networking, liaison and stakeholder management skills
• Marketing, media and presentation skills.
• Management and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Financial management skills to manage and forecast budget