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  - $91,284 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

What does this Position do?

The Supervisor – Economic Development & 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 Responsibilities

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
  • GM People and Prosperity
• 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 centre
• 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

 

WHS Compliance

Comply with WHS obligations under the Work Health & Safety Act 2012 by taking reasonable care for own and others’ safety, following instructions and procedures, and reporting hazards and incidents. Undertake responsibilities as identified within the Council’s WHS Roles and Responsibilities Register.

Key responsibilities:

• Follow safe work procedures and use equipment correctly
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Participate in WHS training and consultation activities

 

Supervisors / Team Leaders

In addition to worker responsibilities, ensure work is undertaken safely through effective supervision, risk management, and compliance with WHS requirements. Undertake responsibilities as identified within the Council’s WHS Roles and Responsibilities Register.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce safe work practices
• Identify hazards and implement risk controls
• Ensure incidents are reported and addressed
• Provide appropriate instruction and supervision

 

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