Launceston - a place of undercurrents.
The largest city in northern Tasmania, Launceston is also a food bowl of top Tasmanian produce – on your plate and in your glass. With a diverse community from around the world Launceston offers a blend of urban comfort, historic architecture, and walkability. From farmers’ markets and paddock-to-plate meals to urban bars and the Tamar Valley’s cool-climate wineries, Launceston sits at the global dinner table as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
A unique opportunity now exists to join the Council and promote Launceston to the world as Economic Development Officer
.
The Role
Sitting within the Economic Development and Analytics Team (SEDA) under the Innovation and Performance (I&P) group, the role of Economic Development Officer
, will implement economic and business development initiatives that contribute to the long-term prosperity of the City of Launceston. The role enables business and industry growth through strategic project delivery, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Indeed, the role coordinates cross-organisational collaboration, manages internal and external stakeholder relationships, and oversees key initiatives including Sister City programs, memberships, and reporting.
The position ensures economic development activities are aligned with Council priorities and delivered in a professional, timely, and outcomes-focused manner, supporting the city’s economic resilience and vibrancy.
About You
To be successful in this role you will either hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or be able to demonstrate proven experience in either business development or commercial industry.
Proven experience at building relationships across industry, government and the community is required as is the ability to deliver strategic projects that make a real impact upon economic and/or visitor-economy growth.
Lastly, as a creative thinker, you will be comfortable generating alternatives, visualising new possibilities, challenging assumptions and opening yourself up to new information.
To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and then directly request the brochure through the online form.
For any specific role related concerns or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick at
gareth@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Recruitment Timeline
Applications close Monday 12 th
January 2026 (midnight).
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