Senior Economic Development Lead — Hybrid & Flexible

Public Sector People; Blacktown; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 148,284.31–172,002.24 AUD per年

Car allowance

Superannuation

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible working hours

Up to two days working from home per週

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Senior Coordinator Economic Development to lead the development and delivery of the Council’s Economic Development Strategy. Reporting to the Manager Urban Planning and Economic Development, you will head a small team with strengths in planning, research and data analysis to shape the city’s growth.

You will build partnerships with government, industry, education providers and community groups, translating evidence into practical recommendations and advocating

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with ability to translate evidence into action.
• Experience developing government strategies and adoption through to implementation.
• Knowledge of NSW planning and local government legislation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of Council’s Economic Development Strategy.
• Progressing the 24-Hour Economy Plan, encompassing business activity, public spaces, transport, safety and the needs of shift workers.
• Building partnerships that support employment, education, investment and business growth.
• Developing evidence-based advocacy for government funding, programs and infrastructure.
• Translating research and stakeholder feedback into clear advice, reports and recommendations.
• Developing staff, managing priorities and overseeing the team’s work program.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Research skills

Analytical writing

Policy knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Senior Coordinator Economic Development to lead the development and delivery of the Council’s Economic Development Strategy. Reporting to the Manager Urban Planning and Economic Development, you will head a small team with strengths in planning, research and data analysis to shape the city’s growth.

You will build partnerships with government, industry, education providers and community groups, translating evidence into practical recommendations and advocating