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Form of work Fixed term (3-5 year contract)
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
Develop and implement Economic Development and Tourism Strategies for the City
Establish networks with relevant commerce, trade, industry and government organisations
Raise the profile and awareness of property development opportunities such as the Rockingham City Centre and Waterfront Village precincts
Promote the City’s key attractions and lifestyle as a tourist destination
Who are we?
The City of Rockingham (the City) is a Local Government Authority located 40 km south of the Perth CBD. It is a strategic regional centre, has a population of almost 140,000 and is one of the fastest growing local governments. By 2036 the City’s population is expected to be over 190,000.
The City is known as the place ‘where the coast comes to life’ and offers an enviable lifestyle with 37KM of stunning coastline.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to join a progressive local government in a key leadership role that will contribute to shaping the tourist and economic future of the City.
What is the job role?
As part of the Community Development leadership team your focus will be on attracting investment and economic development within the City, and enhancing our place as a prime tourist destination.
A dynamic professional, you have significant economic experience in commercial property development either in the private or public sector, to promote investment and development in key areas within the City. With strengths in promotion and marketing, you will elevate our City’s profile to tourists and potential visitors.
Reporting to the Director Community Development you will develop and implement the key recommendations of the City’s Economic Development Strategy and Tourism Strategy which will include managing relationships with key stakeholders such as Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce, Department of Defence, Tourism WA, local businesses and other key stakeholders.
The position requires a well-developed knowledge of economic development, commercial property development economics and prevailing market conditions. The successful applicant will have well sound networks within the business and property sector and have experience in targeting investment for major commercial facilities and large scale multi-residential developments.
Applicants will possess tertiary qualifications in either commerce, marketing, economics, urban and regional planning or property.
What do we offer?
We are offering a remuneration package of circa $180,000 per annum inclusive of a vehicle allowance and superannuation of 10.5%.
In addition to the remuneration package the City is offering:
The opportunity to co-contribute up to 5% superannuation
Professional development opportunities
A variety of health and wellbeing programmes
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria in a cover letter of no more than two pages. As part of your application you must also provide a detailed and comprehensive curriculum vitae and details of at least two referees (one preferably your current employer).
Selection Criteria
Significant experience in economic development and business growth with an understanding of the relativity to local government
Extensive practical experience in town planning or a related discipline
Ability to research, evaluate and make recommendations on complex economic development issues
Highly developed relationship building skills across developers, investors and small-large businesses
Applicants are requested to apply online and must have a current, valid email address in order do so. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
An information package is available on our website. If you would like to know more, please contact Michael Holland (Director Community Development) on 9528 0335 or michael.holland@rockingham.wa.gov.au.
Applications will be accepted until 5pm on 26 May 2023.
The City is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. We encourage people of all ages, genders, culturally diverse backgrounds, and those with a disability to apply.
