Economic Development Project Officer

Community and Economic Development
- Part-time
- Closing on: Oct 4 2024
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- **Contribute to our community’s future through innovative projects and strategic partnerships**:

- **Part time temporary role for 12 months**:

- **$94K - $103K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation**

**About the team**
The City Economy Team provides a range of programs and services designed to support local businesses through capacity building, networking and a business concierge service. The team also works closely with the City Futures Department and trader associations to foster vibrant activity centres.

**About the role**
In this role, you will contribute to the planning and implementation of community and economic development projects across Glen Eira in line with the Economic Development Action Plan 2024-2026. The role will focus on projects within our activity centres, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to create new opportunities for businesses to thrive.
- Other responsibilities include:_
- Explore ways to celebrate the history, local uniqueness and stories of each place and its local businesses.
- Engage with businesses, Traders Associations, property owners and the broader community to remain up to date on matters relevant to Glen Eira.
- Support Neighbourhood Activity Centres with developing and marketing their brand.
- Measure and report progress on indicators in Council’s Economic Development Action Plan 2024-2026 and economic development related actions in the Council Plan and other strategic Council documents.

**About you**
You will be a self-motivated individual with excellent business knowledge and a strong interest in local economic development. Your role involves working with stakeholders to build lasting partnerships and deliver local projects. You will engage in research and evaluation of economic development issues and assist in strategic planning and project implementation

The following is also required:

- Knowledge and experience of business management in the business/commercial sector.
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification and/or substantial experience in project management, economic development, commerce, business, planning, social planning or similar field.
- Substantial relevant experience in developing, delivering and monitoring economic development projects and programs.
- Experience in developing high level reports, business cases and marketing material.
- High level of communication skills and experience in building relationships with stakeholders across multiple sectors
- Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply._

**Interview information**

The interviews will take place between Monday, 07 October 2024 and Friday, 11 October 2024, between 9am and 5pm.

**Pre-employment checks**
- Employee Working with Children Check
- New National Police Record Check
- Evidence of right to work in Australia.
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

**Closing date**: Friday, 04 October 2024 at 11.55pm

**What’s on offer**
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer you:

- Hybrid work environment - Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

**Working at Glen Eira City Council**
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

**Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to**:

- **Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.**:

- **Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirati