Senior Business and Investment Officer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport and gym access

Free aquatic centre access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking a Senior Business and Investment Officer to lead engagement and marketing plans that support local business, investment promotion, and place-based economic initiatives across Cumberland. The role focuses on developing connections between people and places, delivering community-driven projects and events, with travel across worksites and Auburn office.

It is a permanent full-time position with a 70-hour fortnight and entitlements under the NSW Local Government

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g., Business, Marketing, Economics, Planning, Communications) and/or relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Strong advocacy, influencing and negotiation capabilities.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to think creatively.
• Proven project management experience to deliver on time and budget.
• Track record in delivering customer service excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
• Experience in planning and delivering events.
• Experience in place-based disciplines and economic development initiatives.
• Class C driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engagement and marketing plans to support local business and services.
• Promote investment across Cumberland City, facilitate investment opportunities and support major proposals.
• Develop local projects to connect people and places and improve neighbourhood outcomes.
• Coordinate business engagement programs, events and place-based initiatives.
• Prepare reports and monitor outcomes, working independently and with the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy and influencing

Negotiation

Project management

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Event planning

Place-based knowledge

Economic development

Driver’s licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feelwelcome,belongandsucceed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Place and Economy team is a robust and zestful unit who are proud members of Place Leaders Asia Pacific, IAP2 Australasia and the Australian Smart Communities Association. The team aims to collaborate and listen to the community to embed its voice and values to shape how we live, work and play through the enhancement of public spaces, community engagement and the development of Cumberland’s economy.

In contributing to the overarching vision, the Senior Business and Investment Officer supports and assists in the development and delivery of engagement and marketing plans in support of local business and services community, and for the promotion of investment across the Cumberland City local government area, including facilitating investment opportunities, supporting major development proposals and attracting new business investment to Cumberland. In addition, the role will strategically develop and implement local projects that create improved connections between people and places, making Cumberland a great place to live, work and visit.

This will be achieved though the development and implementation of a range of place-based initiatives and projects that engage, activate, and deliver outcomes for neighbourhoods and local town centres across Cumberland including business engagement programs, community and place-based events, destination and cultural tourism initiatives.

The successful applicant will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. Business, Marketing, Economics, Planning, Communications, Marketing, Media, Tourism management, Destination development) and/or experience in a similar role
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrated and well-developed advocacy and influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively negotiate outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, full of ideas and passionate, creative, ability to think innovatively.
• Project management skills to ensure delivery of projects on time and on budget.
• A proven record in the provision of excellence in customer service.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate ability to prepare reports.
• Well-developed research, analytical skills, and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience in planning and delivering events (e.g., networking events).
• Demonstrated experience in or working knowledge of place-based disciplines e.g., Place Making/ Management / Activation.
• Demonstrated experience in economic development, investment attraction, business engagement or related place-based economic initiatives.
• Class C driver’s licence.

About this role:

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Auburn office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information:

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 12 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,975.66 to $2,272.01 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
• A leaseback vehicle

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

ENQUIRIES

ContactChristopher Manoski, Manager Place and Economyon8757 9742or***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.aufor further information.