Project Officer - Economy and Place SALARY: $1,704.12 - 1,952.34 pw + Super Work Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park NSW 2570 Enjoy a 35-hour working week Flexibility through flex leave provisions and work from home arrangements Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options Modern office building with latest technology, close to gym/shops and ample free parking onsite Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Council's Economic Development and Activation branch for a suitably experienced and driven Project Officer.
Reporting to the Coordinator Economy and Place, you will be responsible for the coordination and support of the program of projects for the Camden LGA, with a focus on economic development and delivery of relevant strategies.
Key activities include the development and delivery of place activation initiatives and programs, review of relevant strategies and liaising with key business groups and stakeholders.
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What We Offer We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career.
We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Essential: Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or commensurate experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated high level understanding of the key principles of Economic Development, Event Planning and Management, Placemaking and Activation, and/or Tourism.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including experience in producing written communication, networking, liaising, consulting and negotiating with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Experience in collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver place initiatives and projects, including co-ordinating cross-Council projects.
Experience in bringing ideas to life, from idea inception to delivery of benefits, using structured approaches and methodologies.
Desirable: Previous experience and/or knowledge of the Local Government environment.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to review procedures and systems and recommend changes where appropriate.
Knowledge of and experience in placemaking and economic development in the Western Sydney context.
To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication.
If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment and the decision of whether Council accepts the medical contraindication certificate, will be based on operational needs.
Further Information : Michael Midson, Coordinator Economy and Place, (02) 4654 7653 Closing Date for above position : 02/12/2024 Position Description: For full position description details click here Apply now Share Save Job