Economic and Tourism Development Specialist

Planning and Development | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
- Closing date: 18/11/2024

**Economic and Tourism Development Specialist**
- **Exciting leadership opportunity to lead Economic Development at the City**:

- **Permanent full-time opportunity based in Stirling, Western Australia**:

- **Access to City Vehicle | Free onsite fitness facilities | Free parking | On-site staff cafe**

**About Us**

The Planning and Development Directorate is responsible for the sustainable and responsible development of the City’s neighbourhoods - both residential and commercial.

This high performing team deals with a wide range of interesting planning matters to help shape the future of the City for its visitors, over 23,000 businesses, and over 243,000 residents.

**About the Position**

We have an exciting opportunity for an Economic and Tourism Development Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Manager City Future, you will be responsible for leading initiatives across the City that will attract investment, support new jobs and attract more visitors to the City.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Advocate for the interests and needs of the City and the community to other levels of government.
- Identify and pursue grant and funding opportunities to support economic and tourism development initiatives.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to promote and enhance the economic and tourism development of the City.
- Provide advice and support to Council and senior management on economic and tourism development issues.
- Prepare submissions, proposals, and representations to other levels of government.
- Deliver projects and initiatives that support investment attraction, business growth, and visitor attraction.
- Stay informed of current and emerging trends, issues, and opportunities in economic and tourism development.
- Provide commercial perspectives and specialist advice to inform Council decision-making.
- Provide knowledge sharing within the organisation on matters relevant to the role.
- Conduct detailed analysis of major problems, assess opportunities, and provide solutions to economic and tourism development issues.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
- Form positive, collaborative, and service-oriented relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Help build and foster effective partnership approaches with key stakeholders and government agencies.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Business Development, Tourism, Marketing or equivalent (Essential).
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent public relations skills and ability to negotiate and liaise with all levels of government, businesses, the community, and key project stakeholders.
- Highly developed report and plan writing skills.
- Demonstrated financial management skills related to feasibility studies, business cases, and projects.
- High level of analytical and strategic thinking skills and use of innovation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, economic, tourism, property, and infrastructure development practices.
- Substantial experience in project management of strategic initiatives in economic development, business support, and tourism development.
- Experience within a Local Government environment.

For further information, please refer to the position description.

**What We Offer**
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Free parking and easy public transport access
- Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
- Superannuation matching of up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
- 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres - only applicable for perM/Fixed-term employees
- Amazing in-house employee canteen
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Generous study assistance
- Active social club

This permanent full-time position attracts a salary range of $140,090.00 gross per annum plus superannuation.

**More about the City**

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 243,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualit