Strategic Economic Development Officer

City of Canterbury-Bankstown; Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Accrued Time Off

Parental leave options

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

CBCity is seeking an Economic Development Project Officer to drive initiatives for sustainable growth, business investment and vibrant precincts. The role involves leading programs, managing partnerships, engaging with businesses and stakeholders, and guiding economic policy with evidence-based insights.

The position focuses on place-based initiatives, grant opportunities, and digital communication, with a salary starting 97,327 AUD plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering economic development programs.
• Ability to analyse economic, demographic and labour market data and translate findings into policy and program recommendations.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.
• Experience attracting investment or delivering economic development outcomes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and the community.
• Digital savviness and interest in new digital trends.
• Strong customer liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver initiatives under Council’s Economic Development Strategy and Night Time Economy Action Plan that support growth and local employment.
• Develop, manage, evaluate programs and activation initiatives to stimulate activity and precinct vitality.
• Lead place-based initiatives such as Purple Flag Program and Special Entertainment Precincts to support vibrant centres.
• Build strong relationships with businesses, investors, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Undertake research and data analysis to identify trends and inform Council decisions.
• Identify and manage grant and partnership opportunities for economic development objectives.
• Develop and deliver business engagement, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing and digital communications.
• Monitor and report on project performance and budgets.

Skills

EDM platforms

Economic data analysis

Autonomy

Investment attraction

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Digital literacy

Customer liaison

Job description

CBCity is seeking an Economic Development Project Officer to drive initiatives for sustainable growth, business investment and vibrant precincts. The role involves leading programs, managing partnerships, engaging with businesses and stakeholders, and guiding economic policy with evidence-based insights.

The position focuses on place-based initiatives, grant opportunities, and digital communication, with a salary starting 97,327 AUD plus 12% super.