- Drive sustainable economic growth and regional attraction.
- Secure investment and funding to drive sustainable growth and local jobs.
- Deliver strategic, data-driven outcomes aligned to long-term economic priorities.
Horsham Rural City Council serves a dynamic regional city of approximately 20,000 residents and a broader catchment of more than 60,000 people across the Wimmera. As a proud agricultural and manufacturing centre with deep ties to the grain, pulse and wool industries, Horsham plays a vital role in Australia’s food security and regional economy. The municipality is now entering a significant period of economic transition, with renewable energy developments and critical mineral projects shaping its future. With a new Chief Executive Officer, Council is positioning itself to lead this change, ensuring growth is inclusive, well-planned and delivers long-term benefits for the community. With a strong focus on partnership, innovation and service excellence, Horsham Rural City Council offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-looking organisation committed to supporting its community through growth and transformation.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager Investment Attraction & Advocacy provides strategic and operational leadership to drive sustainable economic growth across Horsham Rural City Council. This critical role is responsible for leading the development and delivery of the Investment Attraction Strategy, proactively securing investment, and positioning the municipality as an investment ready regional centre of choice. Working across government, industry, education, business and community sectors, the Manager will build strong partnerships, advocate for enabling policy and infrastructure funding, and facilitate new and expanded business activity that delivers economic diversification and local job creation.
To be successful in this role, you are a strategic leader with extensive experience in economic development or investment attraction. You bring a deep understanding of regional economic drivers, workforce development, precinct activation and stakeholder advocacy, with a strong track record of success securing investment, funding and policy outcomes. With strong stakeholder engagement, you are highly skilled in building trusted relationships across government, business and community sectors, while being confident in working with senior decision-makers. You have excellent project management skills and have demonstrated experience balancing long term strategic priorities with data informed decision making. You know how to use a repertoire of communication tools to the best advantage to promote Horsham and the region. Local government experience highly regarded.
To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Vanessa Huxley on 0417 708 112 or Alannah O’Carroll on 0426 691 205.
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Applications close on Friday 20 March 2026.
