Located at the top of the Yorke Peninsula, the Copper Coast is a thriving regional centre, home to around 15,000 residents and attracts 500,000 visitors each year. From its stunning coastal and agricultural landscapes to its vibrant communities, the Copper Coast embodies a unique blend of lifestyle, heritage, culture and prosperity.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values equity, diversity and inclusion.
We offer excellent conditions, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellbeing support in an encouraging, family friendly environment.
Copper Coast Council is seeking an Economic and Community Development Officer.
Reporting to the Manager Growth, Community & Activation, you will work directly with local businesses, community groups and regional stakeholders to support sustainable growth across the Copper Coast. This is a practical, relationship-driven role focused on grants support, business capability building, community engagement and regional promotion. You will be trusted to take initiative, build strong local networks and help deliver outcomes that matter.
Key responsibilities:
- Support local economic and community development initiatives
- Provide guidance to businesses and community groups with grant applications
- Contribute to council funding submissions and acquittals
- Build relationships with local businesses, Chambers of Commerce and community stakeholders
- Support uptake of digital literacy initiatives, including emerging technologies
- Liaise with regional stakeholders including RDA and government partners
About you:
You are practical, approachable and comfortable working directly with businesses, community groups and stakeholders. You enjoy seeing ideas turn into action and can balance relationship building with delivery. You are organised, proactive and confident working autonomously in a regional environment where visibility and follow-through matter.
You will also have:
- Experience in economic or community development, marketing, business or similar
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Confidence supporting grant applications and funding processes
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally
Application Information:
To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts, include a cover letter ¤nt resume.
Applications close:
5pm, 16 January 2026.
To view the Position Description or for further enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Ariel Winters on (08) 7070 8096 or via email at
ariel.winters@harrisonmcmillan.com.au
