Economic Development Officer — Grants & Projects Lead

City of Boroondara; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boroondara in Melbourne's inner east seeks an Economic Development Officer to provide project support and manage grants, programs and events for local traders and businesses.

You'll coordinate stakeholder engagement, compile reports, and help deliver initiatives that strengthen local economies across Camberwell and surrounding precincts, reporting to the Coordinator Economic Development.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination and grants administration.
• Ability to engage with businesses, traders and community stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, delivery and evaluation of economic development projects, programs and events.
• Provide advice and assistance to businesses and business associations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local traders and industry partners.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Manage project administration and stakeholder communications.
• Respond to enquiries from businesses and residents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the team.
• Undertake other duties to support the Economic Development team.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Administrative coordination

Grant administration

Job description

City of Boroondara in Melbourne's inner east seeks an Economic Development Officer to provide project support and manage grants, programs and events for local traders and businesses.

You'll coordinate stakeholder engagement, compile reports, and help deliver initiatives that strengthen local economies across Camberwell and surrounding precincts, reporting to the Coordinator Economic Development.