Strategic Economic Growth Lead — Investment & Activation

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An Attractive Remuneration Package.

Accrued Time Off program

Permanent Full-time with LG conditions

Opportunity to contribute to community

Professional growth opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

CBCity in Canterbury-Bankstown is seeking an Economic Development Project Officer to drive initiatives that support sustainable growth, business investment and local employment and vibrant precincts across the city. You will lead development and delivery of programs, partnerships and projects that strengthen the local economy and enhance competitiveness.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, data analysis and grant sourcing, with responsibilities spanning research, activation, and

Qualifications

• Experience using EDM platforms.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver initiatives under Council’s Economic Development Strategy and Night Time Economy Action Plan that support economic growth, business development, investment attraction, and local employment outcomes.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate economic development projects, programs, partnerships, and activation initiatives that stimulate economic activity, increase visitation, and enhance precinct vitality.
• Lead and coordinate key place-based initiatives, including the Purple Flag Program, Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs), and other precinct activation projects, to support vibrant, safe, and economically productive centres.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, industry groups, investors, government agencies, educational institutions, and community stakeholders to foster collaboration and investment opportunities.
• Undertake research, data analysis, and economic monitoring to identify trends, opportunities, and emerging issues, providing strategic advice and evidence-based recommendations to inform Council decision-making.
• Identify, secure, and manage grant, funding, and partnership opportunities that contribute to Council’s economic development objectives and strategic priorities.
• Develop and deliver business engagement, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing, and digital communication initiatives, including website and electronic communications management.
• Monitor, measure, and report on project performance, budgets, and economic outcomes to ensure initiatives deliver measurable benefits and align with Council’s strategic goals.

Skills

EDM platforms

Data analysis

Autonomy & teamwork

Investment attraction

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Digital literacy

Customer liaison

Job description

CBCity in Canterbury-Bankstown is seeking an Economic Development Project Officer to drive initiatives that support sustainable growth, business investment and local employment and vibrant precincts across the city. You will lead development and delivery of programs, partnerships and projects that strengthen the local economy and enhance competitiveness.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, data analysis and grant sourcing, with responsibilities spanning research, activation, and