Economic Development Coordinator

Bayside City Council; City of Bayside; Hybrid; AUD 133,367 - 149,592; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave provisions

Staff wellbeing programs

Gym membership discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Free onsite staff parking

Job summary

A local government authority in the City of Bayside is seeking an experienced Local Government Economic Development Coordinator to lead its Economic Development team. The role involves overseeing the implementation of economic development strategies and initiatives, while directly supervising the team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, problem-solving skills, and relevant educational qualifications, with a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing strategies and driving action.
• Demonstrated customer service and engagement skills.
• Experience in managing conflicting expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic development initiatives and placemaking.
• Oversee budget monitoring and resource allocation.
• Supervise Economic Development team to deliver services.

Skills

Knowledge of economic development

Politically astute

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in economics or urban planning

Postgraduate qualifications in management

Job description

Employment Status: Permanent, full time (Commencement Date: Monday 22 June 2026)
Days & Hours of Work: Monday - Friday totalling 38 hours per week
Competitive Salary: Band 8 -$133,367 - $149,592 (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home

About Us

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities,and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving - and excited about our future - as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role

As a result of a recent retirement, we have a unique and exciting opportunity available for an experienced, strategic and dynamic Local Government Economic Development Coordinator to lead our high performing Economic Development team. This position is a key leadership role that leads Council’s work regarding the economic development, placemaking and activations of our city.

The team has recently completed a comprehensive Economic Development Tourism and Place Making Strategy (EDTPS) that’s sets the stage for an experienced practitioner to work with the team to implement the associated detailed action plans.

Responsibilities

• Leading a cross organisational effort of activity centre revitalisation works
• Overseeing the activation of Bayside's Activity Centres through Placemaking initiatives and Christmas Program
• Careful planning, budget monitoring and staff resource allocation to deliver the varied actions of the EDTPS
• Directly supervising the Economic Development team in the delivery of economic development services
• Preparing reports regarding the various initiatives and undertakings of the Economic Development unit
• Coordinating community and stakeholder engagement in accordance with Council’s Engagement Framework

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Knowledge of the contribution of economic development to the overall role and function of local government
• Politically astute, responsive and innovative with the capacity to build strong networks that yield outcomes for our organisation and community
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, as well as demonstrated customer service and consultation/engagement skills practices
• Experience in dealing with business and industry including liaison and managing conflicting expectations.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proven skills and experience in implementing strategies, driving action and building influence
• Experience in designing and implementing programs and services related to activations, business attraction, retention, development and employment
• Tertiary qualifications in economics or urban planning post graduate qualifications in management would be desirable and /or extensive local government experience

Mandatory pre-employment requirements

• Be willing to undertake and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check
• Psychometric testing

What we can offer you in return

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description on Bayside City Council Careers page
• Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role
• Click Apply to submit your application
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager

Applications close: Friday 20 March 2026, 11:55pm

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Anthony Jacobs, Acting Manager Urban Strategy on Mob: [phone] or via email [e-mail]

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.