Economic Development Administration Support

Are you an organised and motivated professional who thrives on keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Join our Economic and Community Futuresteam and play a key role in supporting economic growth and business engagement across the Northern Grampians Shire.

Vacancy Details:
Position:
Economic Development Administration Support
Job Type:
Part Time hours per week
Tenure:
Temporary to 30 October 2026
Location:
Stawell
Package:
$69,191.72 pro rata plus superannuation
Download Position Description:
Economic Development Administration Support
Applications Close:
Sunday 16th November 2025

Sunday

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Great Team Environment:  A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.  You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability

Position objectives

This position has responsibility to work with the Strategic Planning Team to provide high level administrative support for the Economic Development Lead to ensure smooth service, including business events. This position will also provide administrative support to Strategic Planning to assist in administrative duties for efficiency.

Key responsibility areas

• Provide administrative support to the Economic Development Lead including scheduling business visits and events and stakeholder engagement.
• Organise meeting venues, catering, agendas, minutes and other requirements for key industry and stakeholder meetings.
• Compile and distribute Business E-News and maintaining the business engagement register.
• Contribute to collaborative projects with other Council departments.
• Support the implementation of the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan and other governing documents.
• Provide administrative support to Strategic Planning including internal and external communications, data entry and reporting.
• Prepare quality written correspondence including letters and emails to the community, agencies, businesses and key stakeholders.
• Monitor Strategic Planning and Economic Development emails.
• Deal with highly confidential and sensitive matters in a professional and discreet manner.
• Assist in maintaining Council website pages and portals.
• Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbent's skill, competence and training.

Qualifications and experience

• Skills and knowledge needed for entry to this Band are beyond those normally acquired through secondary education alone.
• Skills and knowledge may be acquired through completion of a post-trade certificate or other post-secondary qualification below diploma or degree or knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the position.

Selection criteria

1. Proven ability to provide a high level of administrative assistance.
2. Proven ability to work co-operatively and positively as a member of a team.
3. Proven ability to manage highly confidential information.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Advanced knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite, specifically in the creation of documents in Excel and Word.

How to apply

• Click the Apply Button
• Download and read the position description.
• Attach aresume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Kellie Jantzen, Coordinator Strategic Plannings at or call

Applications close 5pm Sunday 16th November 2025.

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.