Regional Manager, Southern Perth, Goldfields - Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources

Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources

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Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Perth

Applications close 28 March

About the Department:

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda.

Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.

We do this by:

Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
Investing in science and technology
Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work.

You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team:

For over 25 years AusIndustry continues to be a valuable hub, nurturing partnerships and networks, providing information and connections to help navigate the local, state and commonwealth government support to get the best for each business.

We connect business to the information, services and support they need to be innovative and competitive. Our data delivers timely and localised insights for government decision makers to enhance policy and program-related decisions.

The AusIndustry Business Outreach network section is the department's front-line, face-to-face national service offering.

AusIndustry provides a network of Regional Managers across the country who are connected to regions, communities and industries and is your local business connection.

Regional Managers provide impartial, trusted guidance tailored to local businesses. They take time to listen and understand the
business needs and identify government support mechanisms to enable growth opportunities. They nurture partnerships and
networks, provide connections, and help businesses navigate local, state and Commonwealth government.

AusIndustry is building its capability to better support First Nations businesses in accessing market opportunities through our Regional Managers. Our aim is to provide more opportunities, connections and networks across the economy.

We want to do our part to shift the dial and improve economic opportunities for First Nations peoples and communities, creating a notable economic impact for the Australian economy.

What's in it for you?:

Trusted relationships resulting in uptake of service and funding opportunities:
Increasing business engagement with and uptake of government (DISR and other)services and funding opportunities by building/sustaining trusted relationships.
Stakeholder engagement:
Creating and strengthening relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to provide quality referrals for Southern WA businesses.
Regional and business intelligence:
Providing on ground intelligence and case studies to support the growth of business and industry in the region.
A connected network:
Part of a large national network of Regional Managers working towards a strong business and economic base for regional Australia.

As a Regional Manager you will undertake complex work under broad direction. You will play a major role in the face-to-face, front-line delivery of the department's national service offering.

This includes working directly with the people who create, build and run Australian businesses to help them grow and succeed.

You will help to guide local businesses with the right advice, networks, opportunities and information about programs, grants and services available from all levels of government.

You will travel extensively throughout your region of responsibility as a key representative of the department and the Australian
government.
- an understanding of business management and of key industry sectors, including their drivers and economic influences
- strong relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and foster networks and to manage and influence the expectations of key stakeholders
- a capacity to show a high level of initiative and to remain strongly motivated while working independently
- analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to plan and develop solutions in situations that require considerable interpretation and analysis
- strong organisational skills, including the ability to monitor progress and deliver high quality outcomes on time in the context of multiple competing demands
- oral and written communication skills, including the ability to successfully navigate difficult conversations, and represent and speak on behalf of the organisation at public events
- knowledge of the local region, its key stakeholders and priority business sectors
- empathy with cultural sen