Coordinator City Economy

Deliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference to our beautiful City in inner Melbourne.

• Status – Permanent Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight
• Classified - Band 8
• Annual Salary commencing at $117,616 + 11% superannuation.
• Monthly RDO
• Based in the Altona Civic Centre minimum three days per week.

About You
We are seeking an experienced professional with relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in industry, business, and economic development. The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading teams, adept navigation of industry landscapes, and the ability to cultivate and foster meaningful relationships. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement economic development, visitor economy and investment attraction strategies using data and market research. The ideal candidate will contribute to policy development, exhibit project management expertise, and have a commitment to ethical conduct and transparency.
What you’ll be working on
The key duties of the Coordinator City Economy include:

• Coordinate activities and provide advice to support City-wide economic, visitor economy and investment attraction programs and initiatives.
• Drive policy and strategy for Council in this area, translating this to on-the-ground delivery in the community.
• Engage and consult with elected members, business, the community, and stakeholders to identify their requirements and use this information to guide strategy, policy, plans and action.
• Monitor and review financial budgets along with seeking external funding and support.
• Promote a positive and collaborative culture that is values driven through open, fair, and transparent decision making along with ethical and professional behaviour.
• Lead a team of Economic Development professionals.

What you need to succeed
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. All applications will be considered.

• Tertiary qualifications in economy development, tourism and/or business commerce, marketing.
• Excellent public relations skills and demonstrated ability to negotiate and liaise with all levels of government, businesses, the community and key project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated financial management skills related to feasibility studies, business cases and projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team.

Why you should apply
This is a great opportunity for someone to work on projects that will really shape the fabric of Hobsons Bay economy. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diversity of exciting and challenging landscapes.
How to apply
follow the links to send us:

• your cover letter
• and resume
• Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed

The position description can be accessed below. To find out more about the role, please contact David Power, Manager Strategy, Economy and Sustainability on 0472 826 234.
Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on Friday, 22 March 2024.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Making a difference, together
At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.
Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.
If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.
What can we offer
Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.
We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!
And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.
We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
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