Manager Economic Development
Core
Leads Hobart City Council's economic development programs, including investment attraction, business engagement, innovation, and funding initiatives to drive sustainable, knowledge-based growth.
Role type
Senior municipal manager (economic development)
Builds
City economy strategy, investment attraction programs, Hobart Innovation District, and parking services.
Domain
Public sector / Municipal governance / Economic development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic planning, project management, contract management, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, influencing, team leadership, economic analysis, business case preparation, innovation management
Preferred skills
postgraduate qualifications in related fields, experience with smart city initiatives
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Implementing the City Economy Strategy and Framework, driving investment attraction and business development, leading the Hobart Innovation District, building strategic partnerships, providing expert advice on economic programs, overseeing parking services development, conducting economic research and analysis, leading and developing a high-performing team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
