AddressWe're building our Economic Development team and currently searching for two skilled and highly motivated Economic Projects Officer’s to join us in a full-time, ongoing capacity.
With excellent benefits on offer such as Flexible Working Arrangements (including work from home), monthly RDOs, a range of Professional Development opportunities plus much more, this is an opportunity to achieve your professional and personal aspirations.
Council will also provide relocation assistance to help support a move to the region.
Position Objectives
The officer will be responsible for:
- The Economic Development Project Officer’s primary focus is to manage and administer the assigned projects and activities appointed to the position. These projects will be developed in cooperation with the Economic Development Coordinator.
- To assist and provide advice to the Economic Development Coordinator in facilitating and promoting growth in new and existing industries and businesses.
- To assist in creating employment opportunities.
- To work with local, state, and regional development bodies as well as industry, investment and service providers, educational and employment providers to achieve positive economic, social and environmental outcomes.
- To develop, plan and write grant applications and submissions on behalf of Council as directed by the Economic Development Coordinator.
- Assist in the provision, collection and dissemination of economic data and information.
- Assist in the promotion of the Mildura region to investors, and manage Council events and promotions, if required.
- Provide administrative and project management support, if required to the Economic Development Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in an associated field such as economics, commerce, economic development, project or business management.
- Experience in management and monitoring projects and budgets.
- Extensive experience in Community and/or Project Management and implementations.
- Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.
- Current Drivers Licence.
Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 7 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $101,930.40 to $114,058.88 per annum plus statutory superannuation
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
Applying for this position
All applications must include:
- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered
Submit your application
By email to: **************@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.
In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura
By mail to:
Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502
More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8***
Email **************@mildura.vic.gov.au
