Strategic Economic Development & Investment Lead

Wellington Shire Council; Sale; Hybride; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

Wellington Shire Council is seeking a strategic and hands-on Coordinator Economy and Investment to drive economic development, land and investment opportunities, and business growth across the Wellington Shire. You will lead a skilled team, deliver measurable programs, and provide high-quality governance and commercial property oversight to advance regional outcomes.

This full-time role involves engaging with investors, developers, government and internal teams, turning strategy into delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience in economic development, business development, investment attraction and/or commercial property.
• Sound knowledge of commercial property, leasing and licensing, strategic land or property development principles.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to navigate investment and development processes across government and the private sector.
• Experience progressing complex projects, business cases or funding proposals using sound analysis, evidence and judgement.
• Strong influencing and relationship skills across businesses, investors, developers, industry, government and internal teams.
• Proven leadership of professional staff, with the ability to set direction and create an accountable culture.
• Strong financial, reporting and governance capability, relevant tertiary qualifications and a current Victorian driver’s licence.

Responsabilités

• Turn Council’s Economic Development Strategy into practical programs, partnerships and measurable outcomes.
• Position Wellington Shire as investment-ready by promoting opportunities and facilitating investor, developer and major project enquiries.
• Lead business enablement and industry development initiatives that support growth, retention, innovation and economic resilience.
• Activate strategic land, industrial precincts and development-ready sites, supported by strong commercial and economic evidence.
• Provide strategic oversight of Council’s commercial property portfolio, including leasing, licensing, acquisitions, disposals and portfolio performance.
• Build strategic partnerships, advocate for infrastructure and funding priorities, and provide high-quality advice to Council and Executive Management.
• Lead and develop the Business and Investment team, manage budgets and performance, and connect work across Council.

Connaissances

Economic development

Investment attraction

Commercial property

Leadership

Formation

Tertiary qualifications

Description du poste

Wellington Shire Council is seeking a strategic and hands-on Coordinator Economy and Investment to drive economic development, land and investment opportunities, and business growth across the Wellington Shire. You will lead a skilled team, deliver measurable programs, and provide high-quality governance and commercial property oversight to advance regional outcomes.

This full-time role involves engaging with investors, developers, government and internal teams, turning strategy into delivery