We are looking for an exceptional leader who is great at working with a brilliant business community.

Can you drive an Economic Development Strategy, shape sustained business growth, attract key industries, create great events and attract visitors to enjoy all that our region has to offer?

If this is you, please apply.

Weekly Hours:  35

Salary: From $144,774 - $173,584 (plus superannuation)

• Relocation assistance to be negotiated with the successful applicant if relocating to Orange.
• Council Leaseback Vehicle available.

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Corporate and Commercial Services, the Manager Economic Development will be responsible for our next four-year Economic Development Strategy. You will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to drive sustained economic growth that supports Orange’s local economy and more broadly the Region. This includes working with Council and the business community to uncover insights and provide strategic advice as well as delivering economic development and stimulus programs, a thriving visitor economy, the management of commercial enterprises, and putting on great events for the community and visitors to the region. This includes:

• Demonstrated senior leadership skills with significant experience in leading high performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business studies, economics or commerce or significant experience in a similar role.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management, communication, and engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated experience managing multiple complex programs and projects on time and budget.
• Proven ability to develop economic development strategy and build a pipeline of industry attraction and business development opportunities.
• Deep experience in preparing complex and detailed reports, proposals, and submissions for senior management and executive.

What can we offer?

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives

So, what do you need?

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business studies, economics or commerce or significant experience in a similar role
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all candidates including people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from all diversity groups, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.

If you are interested, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

For enquiries about this role please contact peopleandculture@orange.nsw.gov.au or Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Jen Sharp on 6393 8247.

Applications close Wednesday 18 June 2025

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.