Economic Project Officer

Economic Project Officer

• Bankstown Location
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Flexible work practices

Join NSW’s highest award achieving council, being awarded the Financial Review 2021 award for innovation and the Bluett Memorial Award 2021 for the most progressive council in the state.

Why our team wants you?

Are you a motivated individual looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for an exciting role within the largest council in NSW? Do you have experience in facilitating digital strategies and initiatives, and creating innovating programs to promote the economic growth of the City of Canterbury Bankstown?

As an Economic Project Officer, you be required to develop strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to manage customer relations, deliver projects and effective project management. 

In this role you will be given the opportunity to consult with and seek input from companies, government departments and local and regional economic development agencies in relation to the economic development, employment creation and skills enhancement issues.

*Please refer to the position description for a full list of accountabilities.

What’s on offer?

Salary from $82,358 (Grade G, Step 1) + 10% super

Why you’ll want to join us

By joining our team, you will evolve within a dynamic and welcoming organisation that makes serving the community our primary mission. Because diversity and inclusion are our strength, we encourage all members of the community to apply.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Hybrid WFH for up-to 2 days a week.
• Flexible work practices.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Accrue Time Off.
• Work/Life balance environment.
• Full-Time & 35 hour working week.
• Central Bankstown location (close to public transport).
• We care about your safety
• 4 weeks annual leave, per year of service.

Click on the link below to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade and have a discussion with us.

https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/council/about-us/careers/working-with-us

For more information, please contact Suzie Djordjevic (Coordinator City Marketing and Investment, City Prosperity & Engagement) on 9707 9814 or suzie.djordjevic@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Wednesday 1 June 2022

Canterbury-Bankstown Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all team members and other workers. Our COVIDSafe Workplace Policy requires all team members to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccination status before commencing employment with Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Council defines ‘up-to-date’ to include having had a third dose within 6 months of receiving their second dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Medical exemptions are only available if you are unable to be vaccinated due to genuine medical contraindications and may be subject to further review. Applications for a medical exemption will be managed in accordance with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy.