Place-Based Economic Development Lead – Flexible Hours

Council Jobs; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Salary with 12% superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council is seeking an Economic Development Lead to drive place-based growth across the Campbelltown LGA. You will design and deliver programs supporting local business, attract investment and build a resilient workforce.

You will collaborate with Council, industry, education and government partners to shape a future-ready economy focused on people and place. This role sits within the Social Outcomes and Place team, an influential cross-functional group guiding placemaking,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (undergraduate degree minimum) in land use planning, urban or regional planning, economics, economic development, business, public policy, geography, or closely related discipline; and/ or extensive work experience
• Experience planning, delivering, and evaluating economic development projects/programs, policies or strategies.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement including small businesses, developers, educational institutions, and chambers of commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic development policies and provide strategic direction
• Engage with business, industry partners and chambers
• Manage business workshops, capability-building programs, and activation initiatives
• Perform economic research and analysis to inform Council strategies
• Develop workforce development strategies with education and industry partners
• Maintain economic development databases and engagement records
• Provide professional advice on DAs and PPs from an economic lens
• Represent Council in regional forums and cross-sector partnerships
• Identify emerging business needs and adapt programs accordingly

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Economic analysis

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Driver's licence

Digital analysis tools

Education

Undergraduate degree in planning/economics/public policy

Tools

PowerBI

GIS

CRM platforms

Job description

Campbelltown City Council is seeking an Economic Development Lead to drive place-based growth across the Campbelltown LGA. You will design and deliver programs supporting local business, attract investment and build a resilient workforce.

You will collaborate with Council, industry, education and government partners to shape a future-ready economy focused on people and place. This role sits within the Social Outcomes and Place team, an influential cross-functional group guiding placemaking,