Economic Development Officer

2 days ago

Cockburn, Australia The City of Cockburn Full time

The City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including:

- Generous superannuation (up to 16%)
- Professional development opportunities
- Great study assistance (50% HELP contribution)
- Additional 2 days of leave per year
- Cockburn ARC membership
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wellness programs

**The City**

The City of Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities in Western Australia. With a growing and vibrant community of 135,149 people and 9,916 businesses across 24 suburbs we’re a magnet for families and lifestyle hunters who want to live, work and play here. We’re centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar (the land of the Whadjuk Nyungar people) between the coast and Jandakot Airport.

Cockburn is made up of vibrant communities — old and new. We’re a place of diverse people, lifestyles and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

**About the Position**

The City is offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive, adaptable and engaging professional to contribute to the economic growth and development of the City.

The Economic Development Officer is part of a dedicated Service Unit which is responsible for protecting and enhancing the City’s reputation and improving economic prosperity for local businesses and the community.

This role is a key point of contact for businesses whilst also being responsible for the planning and implementation of economic development projects. Under the supervision of the Principal this position is required to proactively project manage key initiatives that support and grow local businesses, attracts private investment and engages the public sector to facilitate sustainable economic development that has a benefit within the City of Cockburn.

This role is being offered full-time (76 hours per fortnight) on a permanent basis.

**About You**

To be successful in this position you will require a tertiary qualification in Commerce, Economics, Business or similar. You’ll have demonstrated experience in a similar position with high levels of stakeholder engagement and you have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You have strong research skills and you’re able to work autonomously.

**Salary**: $97,455- $104,959 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

**For further information contact**: Michael Faulkner - Principal Economic Development on 9411 3545.

**Closing Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 5.00pm**
- The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date._
- Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values_

**Attachments**:

- PD - Economic Development Officer.pdf

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