Senior Economic Advisor

• Join us in driving smart, community-focused economic development
• Temporary position from November 2025 to November 2026 (parental leave backfill)
• Part time applications will be considered
• Band 7, $106K - $119K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role
As the Senior Economic Advisor, you will lead the development, evaluation, and delivery of the Council's economic development and business support programs. This strategic role involves collaborating across departments, providing expert economic advice, and engaging with the business community to support local economic growth.

Other responsibilities include:

• Undertake research and collate demographic and economic data to identify and evaluate emerging trends, challenges and opportunities to support business and develop evidence-based actions in line with the overall objectives of Council endorsed economic development strategies.
• Develop initiatives to attract new business, retain and grow existing businesses and to seek opportunities for more residents to work locally.
• Plan and deliver economic development program and projects to strengthen the economy, create opportunities for local businesses and attract diverse investment.

About you
You are a strategic thinker who loves working with others to make a real difference in the community. You excel at turning data into actionable insights, building strong networks, and driving innovative solutions that boost business growth and vibrant activity centres.

The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualifications in economic development, commerce, business, planning, social planning or similar field
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and trends and identify gaps and solutions
• Proven history of developing, delivering and monitoring economic development projects and programs
• Experience in developing high level reports, business cases, consultant briefs and marketing material
• Victorian Drivers Licence

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
To view a copy please visit the Council Careers page:

Apply NOW
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date:
14 October 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Geoff Hills, Manager Community and Economic Development on or email

What's on offer
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. We offer will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment - Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council's Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

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.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

I If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on

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