Manager Business And Economic Development

About the role

Latrobe City Council has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Manager Business and Economic Development to be responsible for ensuring Latrobe City Council delivers on its primary focus of business, industry and economic development, building business capacity, economic diversity, job creation, workforce development, and the attraction and delivery of major events within the local and regional economy.

Business Development

- Manage the delivery and reporting of the Economic Development Strategy, utilising innovative and contemporary approaches to respond to a changing economic landscape.
- Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to showcase Latrobe City’s economy at a regional, state, national and international level.
- Manage the delivery and reporting of Council current two State Government funded economic development programs.

Industry Development

- Oversee Council’s engagement and support initiatives of industry and education organisations, to support development and investment opportunities in Latrobe City.
- Drive the expansion of the region’s sustainable employment capacity by proactively supporting industry growth opportunities within Latrobe City, proactively supporting opportunities for infrastructure improvements that enable increased diversification of industry activity.

Events and Tourism

- Manage the delivery and reporting of the Events and Tourism Strategy.
- Oversee delivery of developing, improving and delivering a contemporary visitor service. Partnering with local tourism groups, business groups and regional partners.
- Manage the attraction and delivery of a diverse range of sporting, cultural and community events that maximise Latrobe’s assets and achieve outcomes of strategic plans.
- Manage the development, facilitation, implementation of Council’s indigenous employment program and other employment and training initiatives in meeting local community needs.
- Remain informed of industry opportunities to support the enhancement and success of the program, such as funding and partnership opportunities.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- A tertiary degree in a relevant field and diverse experience in both operational areas and management.
- Extensive 5 or more years management experience in managing an economic development team or similar team.
- Expertise and proven ability in successfully leading, managing and delivering the competencies as outlined under specialist skills and experience.

Highly desirable

- Postgraduate qualifications in business or management.
- Relevant required experience within the government or the corporate sectors.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

Our salaries are competitive, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

About the Latrobe City region

Situated 150 km east of Melbourne in the centre of Gippsland, Latrobe City is one of the four Victorian regional cities with a population of approximately 78,000. Latrobe City encompasses the four major towns of Moe, Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill as well as other small rural townships. Latrobe city is one of the most liveable regions in Victoria with unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming and bush settings. The region offers well supported commercial and business communities, education and health options, leisure and recreational choices and the chance to live in a connected, diverse community.

To Apply

Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 2 November 2025.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Tim Ellis, General Manager Regional City Strategy & Transition on 0439143 656.

Competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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