Senior Economic Development Coordinator – Grants & Growth

City of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Parental leave 20 weeks

Career development

Hybrid/ Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Melbourne is seeking a Senior Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of programs that support Melbourne's economic growth and business development priorities. Working with the Manager City Economy, you will deliver projects aligned to the Melbourne Advantage: Economic Development Strategy 2030 and Council Plan 2025-2029.

You will lead economic development initiatives, including business grant programs and broader business support activities, collaborating across the

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in economic development, business development or a related field.
• Proven experience leading and delivering multiple complex projects or programs, including planning, budgeting, governance, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate complex organisational and political environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and written communication skills, including preparing reports, briefing papers and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of economic development projects and programs, including business grants and business support initiatives.
• Manage projects across their full lifecycle, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, industry representatives, government agencies and internal stakeholders to support economic development outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice and oversee the preparation of reports, briefing papers and recommendations for senior leaders and Councillors.
• Lead and support team members and project teams, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Governance & budgeting

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in economics/business development or related field

Job description

The City of Melbourne is seeking a Senior Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of programs that support Melbourne's economic growth and business development priorities. Working with the Manager City Economy, you will deliver projects aligned to the Melbourne Advantage: Economic Development Strategy 2030 and Council Plan 2025-2029.

You will lead economic development initiatives, including business grant programs and broader business support activities, collaborating across the