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