Economy and Place Coordinator

Overview

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidate's talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity
• We achieve our goals and succeed together.

We are looking for:

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

Position

Economy and Place Coordinator — Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic candidate. The position leads and coordinates the staff and activities of the Economy & Place Team to deliver a high level of service aligned with Council's strategies and policies. The role delivers economic development initiatives and activities that support diverse key industries and the establishment of new sustainable business opportunities. It also supports delivery of place plan initiatives that create inclusive places locals love, where businesses thrive and visitors crave.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the Economy & Place Team to effectively deliver on Operational Plan activities.
• Facilitating the Business Roundtable with local business stakeholders, including Chambers of Commerce and key industries.
• Preparing and delivering economic development, events and tourism plans, projects, and initiatives that support investment attraction; secure new business investment and growth in high-value industries; facilitate sustainable visitor attraction and employment growth opportunities in the Shire.
• Identifying and reporting on barriers and opportunities to economic development and tourism within Byron Shire specifically and the Northern Rivers Region generally.

Qualifications & Requirements

The successful candidate will meet the criteria set out in the Position Description below.

Benefits & Conditions

• A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
• Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated post-onboarding
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $2,003.14 to $2,320.94 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Brightness of future
• Security
• Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council

Other Benefits

• Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
• 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee
• Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
• Education and training support
• Flexible work hours
• Attractive salary packaging scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days
• Private Car Lease for the position
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team

Location

This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact

Sharyn French - Manager Environmental and Economic Planning - Phone: (02) 6626 7033

How to Apply

Closing date: 10pm (NSW time), Sunday 28th September 2025. Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description: Download the Economy and Place Coordinator Position Description (PDF, 528KB).

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Equity & Accessibility

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage exploring new ways of working. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above and advise your preferred method of communication.

Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture and support staff and volunteers in their responsibilities to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

Pre-Employment Screening

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection, raise it in your application and discuss with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands of the job; drug and alcohol testing may apply where required.
• Background Screening: Checks verify information provided, including employment history, qualifications, and working with children clearance where applicable.

How to Apply (Scouting Talent)

Scout Talent has an improved candidate application experience via the Save Application feature. You can start and progressively update your application until ready to submit. You can apply on the go and return to finish via the follow-up email.

You must use your own email address. There are two options to apply: Written Application or Audio File Application.

Option 1 - Written Application: Prepare responses in a Word document and copy-paste into the online form. Steps: 1) Fill out the form, 2) Attach resume/CV and a cover letter (optional), 3) Review and confirm, 4) You will receive a confirmation email.

Option 2 - Audio File Application: Review questions, record responses (MP3, < 50MB), complete online fields where possible, and attach documents and audio file. Steps: 1) Review questions, 2) Record audio, 3) Complete form, 4) Attach documents, 5) Review and submit.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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