Economic Project Officer

City of Canterbury-Bankstown; Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Accrued Time Off

Parental leave options

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

CBCity is seeking an Economic Development Project Officer to drive initiatives for sustainable growth, business investment and vibrant precincts. The role involves leading programs, managing partnerships, engaging with businesses and stakeholders, and guiding economic policy with evidence-based insights.

The position focuses on place-based initiatives, grant opportunities, and digital communication, with a salary starting 97,327 AUD plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering economic development programs.
• Ability to analyse economic, demographic and labour market data and translate findings into policy and program recommendations.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.
• Experience attracting investment or delivering economic development outcomes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and the community.
• Digital savviness and interest in new digital trends.
• Strong customer liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver initiatives under Council’s Economic Development Strategy and Night Time Economy Action Plan that support growth and local employment.
• Develop, manage, evaluate programs and activation initiatives to stimulate activity and precinct vitality.
• Lead place-based initiatives such as Purple Flag Program and Special Entertainment Precincts to support vibrant centres.
• Build strong relationships with businesses, investors, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Undertake research and data analysis to identify trends and inform Council decisions.
• Identify and manage grant and partnership opportunities for economic development objectives.
• Develop and deliver business engagement, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing and digital communications.
• Monitor and report on project performance and budgets.

Skills

EDM platforms

Economic data analysis

Autonomy

Investment attraction

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Digital literacy

Customer liaison

Job description

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

The Economic Development Project Officer plays a key role in delivering initiatives that support sustainable economic growth, business investment, local employment, and vibrant precincts across the city. Working collaboratively with businesses, industry, government agencies, and community stakeholders, the role leads the development and delivery of economic development programs, partnerships, and projects that strengthen the local economy and enhance the city's competitiveness. The position is responsible for managing place-based initiatives, supporting business engagement, attracting investment, and fostering innovation to create thriving and resilient day and night-time economies aligned with Council's strategic objectives.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Deliver initiatives under Council’s Economic Development Strategy and Night Time Economy Action Plan that support economic growth, business development, investment attraction, and local employment outcomes.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate economic development projects, programs, partnerships, and activation initiatives that stimulate economic activity, increase visitation, and enhance precinct vitality.
• Lead and coordinate key place-based initiatives, including the Purple Flag Program, Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs), and other precinct activation projects, to support vibrant, safe, and economically productive centres.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, industry groups, investors, government agencies, educational institutions, and community stakeholders to foster collaboration and investment opportunities.
• Undertake research, data analysis, and economic monitoring to identify trends, opportunities, and emerging issues, providing strategic advice and evidence-based recommendations to inform Council decision-making.
• Identify, secure, and manage grant, funding, and partnership opportunities that contribute to Council’s economic development objectives and strategic priorities.
• Develop and deliver business engagement, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing, and digital communication initiatives, including website and electronic communications management.
• Monitor, measure, and report on project performance, budgets, and economic outcomes to ensure initiatives deliver measurable benefits and align with Council’s strategic goals.

You will have

• Demonstrated experience using EDM platforms
• Demonstrated experience to analyse economic, demographic and labour market data and translate findings into practical policy and program recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to exercise high levels of autonomy, while at the same time working effectively in a team-based environment that is outcomes focused
• Demonstrated experience attracting investment, facilitating business growth initiatives or delivering economic development outcomes
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation, with key stakeholders and with members of the community.
• Digital savvy and an interest in new digital and technology trends
• Strong customer liaison skills & experience

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $97,327 (Grade G, Step 1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Suzie Djordjevic (Coordinator City Marketing and Investment) at [e-mail]

Applications close Friday, 30 October 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [e-mail]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.