Senior Economic Development Lead | Permanent | Flexible Hours

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commencing at $2,851.62 per wk

Flextime arrangement

12% superannuation

Training and development support

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a local government professional to lead the Economic Development Strategy, progress the 24-Hour Economy Plan and guide a team turning research into practical action with planning, urban design and heritage colleagues.

You will analyse data, prepare advice for senior leaders, meet with businesses and education providers, facilitate workshops and develop funding proposals, building partnerships across Council and with external agencies to attract investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Council’s Economic Development Strategy.
• Progress the 24-Hour Economy Plan and manage a team that turns research into practical action.
• Work alongside planning, urban design and heritage professionals to respond to growth and attract investment.

Job description

Blacktown City Council is seeking a local government professional to lead the Economic Development Strategy, progress the 24-Hour Economy Plan and guide a team turning research into practical action with planning, urban design and heritage colleagues.

You will analyse data, prepare advice for senior leaders, meet with businesses and education providers, facilitate workshops and develop funding proposals, building partnerships across Council and with external agencies to attract investment.