Economic Development Principals

3 days ago

Perth, Australia City of Perth Full time

Engagement and Activation | Economic Development

**Business Support & Development | Economic Diversification & Promotion**
- $134,594 - $142,620 per annum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent
- CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

**The Opportunity**

The City of Perth is seeking two highly skilled and motivated Economic Development Principals to lead key streams of our economic growth strategy:

- **Business Support & Development**:

- **Economic Diversification & Promotion**

**Economic Development Principal (Business Support & Development)**

In this role, you will coordinate and enhance the City’s engagement with Perth’s business community, property owners, and external stakeholders to deliver a professional, client-focused service that supports sustainable economic outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead and deliver business support and development initiatives across the City.
- Coordinate a concierge program to help businesses navigate local regulations and thrive.
- Build partnerships to activate vacant spaces and attract investment.
- Prepare strategic reports on precinct performance, economic trends, and City initiatives.

**Economic Development Principal (Economic Diversification & Promotion)**

In this role, you will lead efforts to attract strategic investment, grow knowledge-intensive sectors, and promote economic diversification across the City’s geographic area.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead the development and delivery of investment attraction and target sector growth plans.
- Promote Perth’s economic narrative through data, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage the City’s economic data and reporting function to drive evidence-based decision making.
- Build and maintain high-value partnerships to support long-term economic outcomes.

**About You**

To be successful in either role, you will have:

- Demonstrated experience leading economic development, business support, or investment attraction initiatives in complex environments.
- Strong ability to influence outcomes and manage high-value stakeholder relationships across sectors.
- Excellent skills in strategic reporting, economic data analysis, and communicating economic insights.
- Leadership capabilities, including staff supervision and cross-disciplinary project management.

Above all, you will live our values of **Commitment, Teamwork, Courage, and Respect**, which enable us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about these exciting roles and working at the City of Perth.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport, or current visa).
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

**How to Apply**

**The Application Process**

Applications will close at **9AM AWST on Monday, 28 July 2025**.
We may commence the assessment process prior to the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

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