Coordinator Growth and Investment

**Work type**
- Permanent Full Time**Location**
- Dandenong**Department**
- City Futures**Coordinator Growth and Investment**

**$**127,218**:

- $142,561 per annum (plus super)**

**Permanent Full Time**

**About Us**

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thriving communities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population that contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.

**About the Role**

The Business Development and Investment Department vision is to create thriving communities and business & industry precincts where people are proud to live, work, visit and invest.

Council is developing a new Economy and Place Strategy, informed by our Council Plan, which will guide the strategic focus of the organisation to implement appropriate actions that respond to clear economic and place goals and objectives. We are looking for someone who has the skills and experience to play an integral part in setting the foundation and implementing this strategy for our organisation and our community.

A newly created role has been established to attract and facilitate strategic investments that support local business attraction and growth, drives housing development, and enhances the vitality of key precincts, including the Dandenong, Springvale and Noble Park activity centres, Dandenong South State Significant Industrial Precinct and two National Employment and Innovation Clusters. Working in close collaboration with other units across Council, this team is responsible for attracting and facilitating appropriate investment opportunities.

**About You**

Are you passionate about facilitating growth and investment, city building and engaging with stakeholders and community; do you often reflect on what makes a great city - great? Do you have a proven track record of leading and motivating a high performing team? If your skills align with innovation, tackling complex and challenging projects, and deploying techniques for collaborative problem solving that develops opportunities to link economy and place, then this position may be a great career fit.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding and hold a Degree or Post Graduate Diploma qualification in a relevant area, which may include Economic Development, Social Sciences and/or Urban Planning along with substantial or significant experience in the field of the employee’s specialist expertise. Relevant skills, knowledge and experience essential.

**Benefits of working with us**

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
- Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children_ with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._

**To apply**

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