Economy and Place Coordinator

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together.

**We are looking for**:
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic **Economy and Place Coordinator**. The position plays a key role in leading and co-ordinating the staff and activities of the Economy & Place Team to deliver a high level of service aligned with Council’s strategies and policies. The position delivers economic development initiatives and activities that support our diverse key industries and establishment of new sustainable business opportunities. The position also supports delivery of place plan initiatives that create inclusive places that locals love, where businesses thrive and visitors crave.

Some specific tasks include:

- Leading and coordinating the Economy & Place Team to effectively deliver on Operational Plan activities.
- Facilitating the Business Roundtable with local business stakeholders, including Chambers of Commerce and key industries.
- Preparing and delivering economic development, events and tourism plans, projects, and initiatives that support investment attraction; secure new business investment and growth in high-value industries; facilitate sustainable visitor attraction and employment growth opportunities in the Shire.
- Identifying and reporting on barriers and opportunities to economic development and tourism within Byron Shire specifically and the Northern Rivers Region generally.

**Enjoy our Employee Benefits**:
This opportunity offers:

- A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated post-onboarding
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $2,003.14 to $2,320.94 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Brightness of future
- Security
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
- 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Private Car Lease for the position
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team.

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Sharyn French - Manager Environmental and Economic Planning - Phone number: (02) 6626 7033.

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
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We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
- Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation - we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**: