Senior Economic Advisor

• Newly created role promoting economic growth within the local community
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• 103K - 116K per annum + Superannuation

About the role
Are you passionate about driving economic growth and prosperity within the local community?
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Economic Advisor to join our team. This role is pivotal in the development and ongoing evaluation of Council's economic development programs and services and will provide specialist economic advice to both business and Council.
Other responsibilities include:

• Support local businesses by undertaking research and collate data to identify emerging trends, challenges and opportunities.
• Develop initiatives to attract new business, retain and grow existing businesses and to seek opportunities for more residents to work locally.
• Lead the development and implementation of organisational strategies that relate to economic development and identify opportunities to embed and align economic development priorities across Council.
• Develop, measure and report progress on indicators in Council's Economic Development Plan and economic development related actions in the Council Plan and other strategic Council documents.
• Oversee the Business and Economy Advisory Committee; arrange meetings, agenda items and follow up on actions stemming from each meeting.
• Work collaboratively with local businesses and other partners to foster business retention and expansion and to nurture local entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation.
• Participate in the review, development and improvement of work systems and practices to enhance customer experience and increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of programs and services delivered.
• Identify advocacy projects through discovery of the needs of the business community.

About you
We are seeking a proactive and resourceful individual who is results-oriented and possesses strong research and analytical skills.
The ideal candidate will have a proven history of developing, delivering, and monitoring economic development projects and have the ability to understand and work within the social, political and legal framework in which local government operates.
You will be required to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders and demonstrate strong communication skills.
The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualifications in economic development, commerce, business, planning, social planning or similar field.
• Substantial experience in data research and analysis including making key recommendations.
• Experience in developing high level reports, business cases, consultant briefs and marketing material.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Important Information
This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
Employee Benefits
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment - Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Position Description
How to apply
Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Tess Angarane, Coordinator City Economy
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact Grant Lea our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: or E:
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.