Economic Development Officer

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Local Government opportunity
• Salary negotiable from $89,382
• 9 Day Fortnight

This role represents a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is committed to building high performing teams, working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice. We have passion and enthusiasm and we are looking for like-minded people to join us on this journey.

The Role

This position is responsible for acting as a contact point for local business stake-holders, with a view to coordinating a range of ‘economic development’ initiatives. The position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve the local economy, conducting research initiatives, coordinating information for council publications and updates for local businesses, managing a business contacts database and have a key priority of successfully implementing the Economic Development Strategy and Business Recovery Plan.

About you

Our Economic Development team is searching for a motivated and talented individual to join the team as an Economic Development Officer. Do you have diverse economic development experience with the ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities? If you can do all of this whilst having fun, keeping various stakeholders happy and working in a high volume and dynamic environment, then we'd like to hear from you.

You must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in commerce, economics, marketing, and/or relevant industry experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in economic development
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining business relationships, meeting deadlines and balancing multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, influence and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to prepare accurate and concise reports that meet set deadlines

The Rewards:

An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills and experience.

Hawkesbury City Council also offers a great working environment where your career and development matters. We offer a range of benefits from flexible work arrangements, discounted gym memberships, study assistance to flu vaccinations and other wellbeing initiatives.

To Apply:

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website or if you do not have access to our website call Council’s People Experience Lead on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close 5pm Sunday, 25 April 2021

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.