Planning and Development | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street Permanent full-time opportunity based in Stirling,Western Australia Free on-site fitness facilities | Free parking |On-site staff cafe Annual leave loading and employer matched supercontributions matching up to 6% About Us The Planning and Development Directorate is responsible for thesustainable and responsible development of the City'sneighbourhoods - both residential and commercial. This high performing team, deals with a wide range ofinteresting planning matters to help shape the future of the Cityfor over 230,000 residents and visitors. About the Position The City of Stirling is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic,and motivated professional to lead the City's EconomicDevelopment team. As the ideal candidate, you will lead a teamresponsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhancelocal and regional economic and tourism development programs, andimplementing initiatives that support local businesses. Your team will also be responsible for identifying anddeveloping funding strategies and options to deliver priority plansand strategies that support local businesses and economicdevelopment for the City with the goal of business retention,expansion and attraction and local employment opportunitygrowth. Key Responsibilities The key duties of the Coordinator Economic Developmentinclude: Coordinate activities and provide advice to supportCity-wide economic and tourism development programs andinitiatives. Engage and consult with business, the community, andstakeholders to identify their requirements and use thisinformation to guide strategy, policy, plans and action. Monitor and review financial budgets to identify and reportvariations and amended forecasts to the Manager CityFuture. Promote the positive and collaborative culture and valuesof the organisation through open, fair, and transparentdecision making and ethical, professional behaviour. Lead a team of Economic Development professionals. About You The following qualifications and experience are highly desired,but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be aperfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will beconsidered. Tertiary qualifications (Degree) in Economics or Businessor equivalent Excellent public relations skills and demonstrated abilityto negotiate and liaise with all levels of government,businesses, the community and key project stakeholders. Demonstrated financial management skills related tofeasibility studies, business cases and projects. Demonstrated experience leading a team. Experience in land and property dealings within a LocalGovernment environment. For further information, please refer to the positiondescription. What We Offer The City offers some great benefits including flexibility inwhen and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You willalso enjoy a range of other benefits including: Free parking and easy public transport access Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journeyfacilities Superannuation matching of up to 6% Professional development opportunities, including training,memberships, and study assistance Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loadingand the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks'annual leave per year 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisurecentres – only applicable for perm/fixed-termemployees Amazing in-house employee canteen Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave Employee health and wellness program and initiativesincluding yearly flu vaccinations Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you andyour family Generous study assistance Active social club Employee recognition program Novated Leasing (where applicable) This permanent full-time position is a Level 9 Inside WorkforceAgreement positions which attract a salary from $119,122 - $125,394gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation. In addition, aCouncil vehicle may also be available for commuter and/or limitedprivate use, depending on business unit requirements. To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, orhave ability obtain a: A copy of Australian driving licence National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3months) Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance The right to work in Australia More about the City The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local governmentin Western Australia, with over 230,000 residents, spanning 30suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economichub. With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverseworkforce by supporting work-life balance and offeringopportunities for progression and development. Here at City ofStirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City ofStirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and theAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We willact with compassion and respect towards all people and value peopleof all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, genderidentity and cultural backgrounds. If you're interested in this position, we want to hearfrom you so click ' Apply' now. If youhave any questions about the position, please contact Andrew Lefort – Manager City Future I Applications close 6pm on 22 April 2024 ,however please be aware that we may commence interviewing ofcandidates prior to the closing date and reserve the right to closeapplications prior to the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr
