Economic Development Specialist

City of Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Superannuation 12%

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

City of Newcastle is seeking an Economic Development Specialist to drive partnerships and programs that promote economic prosperity within the local government area. You will build strong stakeholder relationships and collaborate across teams to advance economic development initiatives.

You will contribute to plans like Economic Development and Night-Time Economy, shaping initiatives that benefit the community and local businesses over the 12-month tenure.

Qualifications

• Developing, supporting and facilitating partnerships that activate economic prosperity, innovation and growth in the LGA.
• Build and promote programs and initiatives that grow the health of the LGA economy.
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships through engagement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships to activate economic prosperity and growth in the LGA.
• Engage with stakeholders to support, build and promote economy-focused programs.
• Contribute to Economic Development and Night-Time Economy plans.
• Collaborate across teams to shape and implement city economic initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Economic development

Public sector experience

Job description

City of Newcastle (CN) currently has a unique opportunity for an Economic Development Specialist to our Media Engagement Economy & Corp Affairs team for 12 months.

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it.

As our Economic Development Specialist your primary focus will be developing, supporting and facilitating partnerships that activate economic prosperity, innovation and growth in the LGA. To achieve this, you will develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through engagement and collaboration, and support, build and promote programs and initiatives that grow the health of the LGA economy.

Working within the City Economy Service Element team, you will contribute to the development of new plans including Economic Development and Night-Time Economy.

Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.

You’ll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders.

Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community.

You’ll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.

Whether we’re planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it’s what we do when the cameras aren't rolling that matters most.

And we’ll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.

Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.

You’ll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard.

With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision.

With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co-create a sustainable region with us.

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape. To read more, visit here!

35-hour working week with flexible work arrangements

17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment

Paid parental leave for primary carers

Industry leading employment conditions

Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight

Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers

Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities

Leading the CN Way leadership program

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives

Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Don’t just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.

Remuneration:

$119,790.13+ 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact *******@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

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