Economic Development & Business Engagement Officer

Mitchell Shire Council; Wallan; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Values-driven workplace culture

Opportunity to contribute to growth

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mitchell Shire Council is seeking a Business Development and Engagement Officer to join the Economic Development team, driving practical support and initiatives for local businesses. You will respond to enquiries, manage communications, and help plan events to strengthen the local economy.

You will collaborate with business groups and external partners, delivering economic development initiatives across the municipality with a hands-on, impact-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and delivering events, programs, or business initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with local businesses and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Respond to business enquiries and manage business communications.
• Coordinate workshops and business events across the municipality.
• Work with business groups and external stakeholders to deliver economic development initiatives.
• Plan and deliver programs to strengthen the local economy.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Business communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/commerce/marketing/economics or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mitchell Shire Council is seeking a Business Development and Engagement Officer to join the Economic Development team, driving practical support and initiatives for local businesses. You will respond to enquiries, manage communications, and help plan events to strengthen the local economy.

You will collaborate with business groups and external partners, delivering economic development initiatives across the municipality with a hands-on, impact-driven approach.