Senior Industry and Employment Officer

Work type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Dandenong

Department

City Futures

Band 7 - $112,119 - $125,458 per annum (plus super)

Permanent Full Time

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the role

What we are looking for:

The Business and Employment team is recruiting for a key position that supports Council's strategic employment and industry engagement goals. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening local industry—particularly manufacturing—and supporting inclusive employment outcomes across Greater Dandenong.

This role will support the delivery of a new Employment Hub, a major three-year initiative designed to connect local people with local jobs. The position also contributes to the delivery of South East Business Network programs and events, fostering collaboration and innovation across the region.

While this role has no direct reports, it provides informal leadership and guidance within a dedicated team, contributing to capability-building and shared success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building relationships with manufacturing and other local businesses through site visits and engagement.
• Coordinating employment programs and partnerships that promote inclusive workforce development.
• Supporting the delivery of the Employment Hub, including stakeholder coordination and grant management.
• Contributing to the delivery of South East Business Network programs and events.
• Providing senior leadership within the team and representing Council in external forums.

About you

We're looking for someone who's proactive, collaborative, and passionate about creating real impact through industry engagement and employment initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in economic development, business, employment services, or a related field.
• Proven experience in industry engagement (particularly manufacturing) and delivering employment programs or workforce development initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across diverse sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and develop strategic partnerships.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and apply insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs
• A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

To apply

To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:

• A brief cover letter
• Your resume
• Response to key selection criteria

You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks

Position Description: Senior Industry and Employment Officer – 433.6 KB

Applications close: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Further information: Priya Prasad,