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Salary: AUD $138,505 - $155,210 per annum plus Superannuation
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Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision .
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
We are seeking a passionate and driven Economic Strategy Advisor to join our dedicated team and help steer our city's economic trajectory towards success. Your primary focus will be on developing, implementing, and evaluating economic policies and strategies. Collaborating across council and with external stakeholders, you will provide strategic advice on economic issues and effectively communicate changes in our city's economy through various channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and coordinate key economic strategies, policies and action plans.
- Analyse trends and engage with stakeholders to understand the changing nature of the city’s economy and proactively communicate these changes to the public.
- Collaborate and coordinate across council to design, develop, deliver and promote economic projects that give effect to strategic aspirations.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with business, industry, government bodies, and not-for-profits to realise economic outcomes.
- Champion a place-based approach to economic development and support the progression of specialised and highly innovative economic precincts, including Tech Central.
- Support the progression of key economic sectors in the city, including tech, startup, green and sustainable finance, and develop investment attraction approaches in partnership with NSW government and others.
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of economic development programs, ensuring our strategies are delivering tangible results for the city.
- Drive thought leadership initiatives that position the City as a leader in sustainable, inclusive and innovative economic growth.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Commerce.
- Proven experience in innovative economic or strategic planning, with the ability to manage complex projects and stakeholders effectively.
- Strong conceptual reasoning abilities and an ability to synthesize complex information to aid and inform decision-making.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience preparing high-level reports and engage effectively with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
If you're passionate about economic development, innovation, and driving positive change, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a team that's shaping the economic future of the City of Sydney.
To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration form.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 14th March.
For further information contact: Bryn Davies, Manager Economic Strategy on 02 9246 7781.
A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.
We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.
