Manager Economic Development and Advocacy

Manager Economic Development and Advocacy

Take advantage of this great opportunity to be involved in the future of the City of Joondalup in a key leadership role

• Attract investment and support local business through an ambitious Economic Development program
• Part of the Executive Management Team making strategic decisions and reporting to the CEO
• Join the ambitious City of Joondalup at a pivotal time

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a key leader to lead a Business Unit and help shape a significant metropolitan region.

The City is seeking a dynamic, ambitious and politically astute leader motivated by the challenge and reward of witnessing the impact of their work on the economy; is a master in establishing and influencing effective business partner and industry networks; and is accomplished in engaging their team and senior stakeholders.

Manager Economic Development and Advocacy

The Manager Economic Development and Advocacy will leverage the City’s strengths and opportunities to attract private and public sector investment and support local businesses to realise Joondalup’s vision to be a Global City, bold creative and prosperous. The Manager will provide strategic leadership and direction to the Business Unit, drive the delivery of the City’s economic development and advocacy approach, and actively position the City and region as a destination of choice for industry, business, investment, visitors and students.

If you can demonstrate expertise in influencing and negotiating at senior levels; strategising and stimulating growth and innovation; developing policies, programs and projects in an economic development context; and relevant experience working with, or in, the private sector; we would be interested in hearing from you. A relevant tertiary qualification and existing network will be highly regarded.

The City of Joondalup

Renowned as the CBD of the North, the State’s first Innovation Hub and the Capital of Cyber, Joondalup is an ambitious and unique City. With a learning precinct anchored by a world class university; a health campus built around one of the largest hospitals in the State; a tourism, retail and hospitality sector featuring one of the most visited destinations in WA; and an international reputation in the digital economy, now is the time to join the City as it continues to build its impressive offering. The construction of the Ocean Reef Marina, one of the largest projects in the metropolitan area; only adds to the attraction of working here.

In Return

In return you will receive a highly competitive remuneration package as well as the chance to join the City at this exciting time, working closely with the CEO to develop, and deliver, economic development strategy and projects and effective advocacy through local, state, national and global networks.

To apply please go to this link https://beilbydt.com.au/jobs/?ja-job=523657 or visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 392843, and provide:

• A comprehensive resume; and
• A covering letter of no more than two pages describing how your skills and experience would position you to do this job well (please refer to the selection criteria in the Application Pack to guide your application)

Download an Application Pack by clicking or copying and pasting this link in your browser:

https://beilbydt.com.au/application-packs

For initial enquiries or for any assistance you may need in making your application please contact Emily Bulloch on 08 9323 8801 or ebulloch@beilbydt.com.au.

Applications close at 5pm AWST on Monday 8 November 2021.