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Executive Lead – Regional Growth & Strategic Advocacy

ANSTO  •  $187k/yr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Executive Lead – Regional Growth & Strategic Advocacy

Permanent Full Time

$187,200 per annum, plus superannuation

Work car provided

Drive regional growth. Influence government. Shape Buloke's future.

Are you a strategic leader with the vision and influence to deliver meaningful regional outcomes Buloke Shire Council is seeking an exceptional Executive Lead – Regional Growth & Strategic Advocacy to champion our advocacy agenda, attract investment and funding, and position Buloke as a thriving, investment-ready municipality.

In this role you will:

  • Lead Council's strategic advocacy, regional growth and investment attraction initiatives while developing strong partnerships with government, industry and regional stakeholders.
  • Secure external funding and investment opportunities, influence policy outcomes, and drive economic development projects that support jobs, infrastructure and sustainable community growth.
  • Provide high-level strategic advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Council, while leading a collaborative, high-performing team and delivering Council's regional growth priorities.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Bring significant senior leadership experience in economic development, regional development, strategic advocacy or public policy, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • Demonstrate success influencing government, securing funding, delivering major strategic initiatives and building productive partnerships across government, business and the community.
  • Be an engaging and politically astute leader with exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship management skills, capable of providing strategic advice and leading high-performing teams in a complex environment.

Why join Buloke Shire Council?

This is an outstanding executive opportunity to influence the future of one of Victoria's most unique regional communities. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management Team, you'll play a key role in delivering lasting economic, social and community outcomes while building strong partnerships across all levels of government and industry.

How to apply:

Applications will be received until 5pm on 24 July 2026 and should include a current resume and a
cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications can be submitted through email at Recruitment@buloke.vic.gov.au.

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About ANSTO

ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.

More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.

ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.

As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.

On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.

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Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lucas Heights, AU
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