Economic Development Officer

3 days ago

City of Rockingham, Australia City of Rockingham Full time $80,000 - $110,000 per year

Permanent (commencing January 2026)

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City's Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Responsible for assisting with the implementation of key actions within the City's Economic Development Strategy, and promoting economic development, investment and business opportunities within the City. The role will be required to work with existing and potential businesses to attract investment and improve business outcomes while increasing employment opportunities within the region.

A creative professional, you will assist in developing marketing collateral, investment prospectuses and online content. You will also be organised, with the ability to maintain records, registers, business directories and precinct maps. The position will also assist with coordination of logistics for visiting delegations, arranging meetings, workshops and forums and the administration of the City's business grants portfolio.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following essential selection criteria as part of your online application:

  1. Understanding of economic development principles
  2. Understanding of modern marketing tactics and trends, with specific reference to economic development and investment attraction
  3. Experience in economic development, business development, marketing or property development
  4. Broad knowledge and understanding of the businesses and industries and the current issues and trends in the Rockingham Region
  5. Sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills

We are offering a gross annual salary of $91,088 per annum and:

  • 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to a matching 5%
  • A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
  • Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year
  • Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
  • Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

If you identify as a person with disability and require support submitting your application, or adjustments throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at or phone

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Thursday 13 November 2025.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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