Coordinator City Economy

2 weeks ago

Altona, Australia City of Hobsons Bay Full time
Deliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference to our beautiful City in inner Melbourne.

  • Status
  • Permanent Full Time 76 hours per fortnight


 Classified
  • Band
  • Annual Salary commencing at $117, % superannuation.
  • Monthly RDO
  • Based in the Altona Civic Centre minimum three days per week.

About You

What you'll be working on
The key duties of the Coordinator City Economy include:

  • Coordinate activities and provide advice to support City-wide economic, visitor economy and investment attraction programs and initiatives.
  • Drive policy and strategy for Council in this area, translating this to ontheground delivery in the community.
  • Engage and consult with elected members, business, the community, and stakeholders to identify their requirements and use this information to guide strategy, policy, plans and action.
  • Monitor and review financial budgets along with seeking external funding and support.
  • Promote a positive and collaborative culture that is values driven through open, fair, and transparent decision making along with ethical and professional behaviour.
  • Lead a team of Economic Development professionals.

What you need to succeed

  • Tertiary qualifications in economy development, tourism and/or business commerce, marketing.
  • Excellent public relations skills and demonstrated ability to negotiate and liaise with all levels of government, businesses, the community and key project stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated financial management skills related to feasibility studies, business cases and projects.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team.

Why you should apply


This is a great opportunity for someone to work on projects that will really shape the fabric of Hobsons Bay economy.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a diversity of exciting and challenging landscapes.

How to apply

follow the links to send us:

  • your cover letter
- and resume

  • Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed
The position description can be accessed below. To find out more about the role, please contact David Power, Manager Strategy, Economy and Sustainability on

Applications will be accepted until
11:30pm on Friday, 22 March 2024.

Pre-Employment Requirements


Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights.

Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Making a difference, together
At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.


Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.


If you're ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.


What can we offer
Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us


And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.

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