Swifts Creek Futures Project Manager - Limited Tenure
- Manage project timelines and budgets to align with Swifts Creek's strategy.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
- Salary from $100,449.76 pro rata + superannuation
About the Project
The Swifts Creek Future Project is part of the Forestry Transition Program, designed to support communities as their economies transition and seek to foster new industries. The Local Development Strategy works with the whole community to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and a sustainable future for the region.
About the Role
As the Swifts Creek Future Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in implementing the Local Development Strategy, working alongside the community to drive innovation, investment, and sustainable growth.
This role is perfect for a proactive leader with a passion for the town. You'll collaborate with local stakeholders, businesses, and government agencies to explore new opportunities and strengthen the region’s economy.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the implementation of the Swifts Creek Local Development Strategy
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics
- Build strong partnerships with the community and other relevant stakeholders
- Facilitate research, economic analysis, and business case development
- Oversee events, engagement plans, and community outreach initiatives
This role offers a chance to truly make a difference for the Swifts Creek community. This is a part time 0.8EFT position funded until 16 December 2026, offering flexibility in the spread of hours across the week.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in economic development, regional renewal, or project management
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to analyse data and develop strategic proposals
- A track record of delivering collaborative projects with government & business
- Tertiary qualification in business, economics, or relevant field (or equivalent experience)
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, have an employee Working with Children Check and complete psychometric testing. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
If you’re ready to help shape Swift Creeks future, collaborate with a passionate community and work within a supportive and energised team, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you’ll contribute to East Gippsland Shire Council.
- Your current resume with your qualifications, work experience, and two referees.
- A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria.
Apply now and help us create a brighter future for Swifts Creek! Applications close at 11.59pm on 24 February 2025
Questions? Contact Alyce Richards, Local Development Strategy Project Manager, on 0456 173 361
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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