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Economic Development Officer

Economic Development Officer

The City Of StirlingAustralia
4 days ago
Job description

Planning and Development | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street

  • Closing date : 08 / 12 / 2024
  • Economic Development Officer
  • Maximum Term Contract until 21 January 2026
  • Enjoy free onsite fitness facilities, free parking, and an on-site staff cafe!
  • Benefit from annual leave loading and employer-matched super contributions up to 6%!
  • About Us

The Planning and Development Directorate is responsible for the sustainable and responsible development of the City's neighbourhoods - both residential and commercial. This high performing team deals with a wide range of interesting planning matters to help shape the future of the City for over 234,000 residents and visitors.

  • About the Position

    • We are seeking a dynamic and professional Economic Development Officer to join our Economic Development team on a maximum term contract to cover parental leave. Reporting to the Senior Economic Development Officer, you will play a key role in driving sustainable economic development and tourism initiatives within the City.

  • Key Responsibilities

    • As an Economic Development Officer, you will :

  • Planning and Implementation
  • Assist in planning and implementing economic development and tourism projects.
  • Stakeholder Liaison
  • Liaise with government and business stakeholders.
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Market the City as a prime business location.
  • Resource Attraction
  • Attract external resources and funding.
  • Customer Service
  • Provide high-level customer service to stakeholders.
  • About You
  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Business Development, Tourism, Marketing or equivalent, or experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in project management and coordination of economic development or tourism projects.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

    • For further information, please refer to the position description.

  • What We Offer

    • The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including :

  • Free parking and easy public transport access
  • Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
  • Superannuation matching of up to 6%
  • Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
  • Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks' annual leave per year
  • 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres
  • Amazing in-house employee canteen
  • Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Generous study assistance
  • Active social club
  • Employee recognition program
  • Novated Leasing (where applicable)

    • This temporary full-time position is a Level 7 Inside Workforce Agreement position which attracts a salary from

  • 96,731 to $101,823
  • gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.
  • To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a
  • A copy of Australian driving licence
  • National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
  • Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
  • The right to work in Australia
  • More about the City

    • The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 234,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

    With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

    We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

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