Supervisor Economic Development and Investment Projects

A local career that you never knew existed. 

The City of Port Lincoln has a diverse range of opportunities to help you grow and make a real impact in your community. We are seeking a Fulltime Supervisor of Economic Development and Investment Projects to ensure the economic growth and long-term sustainability of the City of Port Lincoln by driving initiatives that attract investment, support local business growth and generate employment opportunities.

• Fulltime, Permanent Position
• $87,215.11 annual salary
• 12% superannuation contribution
• 3% Council superannuation contribution 
• Relocation support available
• Estimated start July - August 2026
  

The role maximises economic outcomes by:

• Securing external funding and partnerships to deliver high-impact projects
• Supporting development of a diverse and resilient local economy
• Enabling strategic activation of industries including tourism, arts, events and regional enterprise
• Contributing to a vibrant, liveable and economically sustainable community

The Supervisor – Economic Development and Investment Projects is responsible for delivering Council’s economic development priorities through funded projects, partnerships and strategic initiatives.

The role:

• Identifies and secures grant funding and investment opportunities
• Leads the delivery of economic development projects from concept to completion
• Provides economic analysis, insights and advice to inform decision-making
• Works collaboratively with industry, government and internal stakeholders to drive growth outcomes

The position operates with a strong focus on:

• Economic impact
• return on investment
• project delivery excellence
• funding leverage

Key Objectives Include:

Economic Development Delivery

• Deliver initiatives aligned to Council’s Economic Development Strategy
• Identify opportunities to grow:
• Local business activity
• Employment
• Industry diversification
• Contribute to place-based economic activation (tourism, arts, events, precincts)

Investment & Funding (Elevated Focus)

• Proactively identify and secure:
• State and Commonwealth grants
• Private sector partnerships
• Co-investment opportunities
• Develop high-quality, competitive funding submissions
• Maximise external funding leverage and economic return

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage projects across full lifecycle:
• Business case
• Funding
• Delivery
• Evaluation and acquittal
• Ensure projects are:
• Delivered on time and within budget
• Compliant with funding conditions
• Achieving intended economic outcomes

Economic Research & Strategic Advice

• Undertake economic analysis, data interpretation and forecasting
• Provide insights to:
• Executive
• Council
  
• Identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities

Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with:
• Local businesses
• Industry groups
• Government agencies
• Investment partners
• Facilitate collaboration to support regional development outcomes

Marketing, Promotion & Investment Attraction

• Support initiatives that promote Port Lincoln as an:
• Investment destination
• Tourism hub
• Regional growth center
• Contribute to economic marketing activities and campaigns

Strategy Implementation & Reporting

• Support implementation of Economic Development Strategy
• Monitor and report on outcomes, including:
• Funding secured
• Projects delivered
• Economic impact
• Provide high-quality reports to Council and Executive

Any other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably directed.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Business, Commerce, Regional Development or related field
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Economic development
  • Grants and funding acquisition
  • Project management
• Strong analytical capability and ability to interpret economic data
• Experience preparing funding submissions and business cases
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership skills
• High-level written communication (reports, strategies, submissions)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Highly regarded but not essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in regional economic development or local government
• Experience in investment attraction or industry development
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • State and Federal funding programs
    • Tourism and visitor economy drivers
    • Project management qualifications or certification

Key performance indicators:

Economic Outcomes

• Measurable contribution to economic growth initiatives
• Increase in local business engagement and participation

Funding & Investment

• Value of external funding secured annually
• Number and quality of successful grant applications

Project Delivery

• Projects delivered on time, within budget and compliant
• Achievement of defined economic or community outcomes

Strategy Implementation

• Delivery of actions aligned to Economic Development Strategy
• Progress against annual economic development plan

Stakeholder Engagement

• Strength and effectiveness of industry and government partnerships
• Positive stakeholder feedback

Reporting & Governance

• Timely, accurate and strategic reporting to Executive and Council
• Compliance with funding and legislative requirements