Programs and Business Support Officer

**High performing and innovative organisation**:

- **$87.4K per annum (pro rata) + superannuation**:

- **Part time, permanent position (60.8 hours per fortnight)**

**About the role**
This position sits within the City Futures Team which seeks to facilitate vibrant urban places with strong economic activity and growth within the City.

As the Programs and Business Support Officer, you will play an important role in engaging with traders, developing communications materials, facilitating business support programs and events and leading the 'Business Concierge' function of Council.

Other objectives of the position include:

- Ensure Glen Eira business stakeholders are provided with the opportunity to engage with Council through its diverse range of Economic Development initiatives.
- Enhanced customer service for business support and business related enquiries.
- Ensure the community is connected with their local activity centre through innovative place-based communications and events.
- Seek funding opportunities to deliver programs or continuous improvement opportunities that deliver better services to business

**About you**
The key things for us is that you are genuinely interested in local business development and place-based events and workshops.

To be successful in this role, you will be proactive, diligent and solutions oriented with the ability to build strong rapport with others

The following is also required:

- Relevant experience in communications, business, planning, marketing or related fields.
- Understanding of the broad role of Economic/Business Development in local government.
- Understanding of the challenges facing small business and local activity centres.
- Sound project management skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent relationship building and management skills
- Flexibility to work outside normal office hours, on occasions.

**Other information**
- Some out of hours work may be required to attend meetings or assist in the delivery of programs.

**About Glen Eira City Council**
The City of Glen Eira is located in Melbourne's south-east suburbs approximately 10 kilometres from Melbourne's central business district. It is home to more than 155,000 people and is known for its attractive parks, its diverse community and its significant Melbourne icons such as the Caulfield Cup.

Glen Eira City Council is a high performing, values based organisation that has been recognised as employer of choice over recent years. We endeavour to recruit people who share our values, are proud of the work they do, and desire to make a difference to our community.

**Benefits**
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.
- Flexible working arrangements
- 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

**How to apply**
Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Matt Slavin, Manager City Futures, on 0435 180 756

**_ 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 aspirations._**

**_ We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community._