Lead and promote sustainable growth, investment, employment and business development within the Banyule municipality.

Banyule City Council’s Economic Development team is primarily responsible for the preparation and implementation of Council’s Economic Development Strategy.  The team deliver strategic insight into the state of the local business sector making recommendations for necessary interventions to strengthen economic outcomes.  The team also establish and influence regional investment outcomes and ensure partnerships are harnessed to ensure optimal sectoral benefit.

As the Economic Development Coordinator you will:

• Provide leadership to a team of economic development professionals, contractors and retail centre managers
• Develop, implement and regularly review the annual work plan for the Economic Development Unit
• Contribute to strategic planning of the City Development Directorate and Environment & Place Department.
• Develop, monitor & regularly report on the operating budget, Capital works budget and other internal reporting systems
• Promote Banyule as a place to invest
• Consult and research the needs of community groups, residents, businesses, Council staff and government agencies on economic development, employment and related policy issues 

About you:

• Appropriate qualifications and experience in economic development 
• Experience consulting with stakeholders
• Experience managing the day-to-day operations of a business unit, including leading and developing teams
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage workflows and work on multiple projects
• Experience preparing funding applications and managing acquittal processes
• Sound knowledge of financial, people management and governance principles
• COVID 19 Vaccination Certificate

What’s on offer:

• Temporary full-time August 2022 to June 2023 and monthly RDO 
• Salary range $115,729.00 to $129,343.00 plus super
• Career development and ongoing learning opportunities and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements
• Greensborough Service Centre

Our staff choose to align their career with Banyule because of our values of Working Together Working Better, career and professional development opportunities and the way we work in partnership with the community to deliver our services.

How to Apply

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or to discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Karen Leader 0422 030 376 for a confidential conversation. 

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. For more information on how to apply, please refer to the Application Guidelines via the link below.

Applications Close 11.45pm on: Wednesday 24 August 2022.

Banyule City Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer, we value diversity and encourage people from different and diverse backgrounds to apply. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au or call 9940 4235. 

In accordance with Banyule's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy this position requires you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.