Coordinator/Team Leader Business Development

1x Permanent Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days per week

Salary Range: $142,198.90 - $155,813.60 + 11.5% Super

Close date: 16th August 2024 

ABOUT US

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. With a total of 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 coming from different birthplaces, Liverpool is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade. With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool`s city centre as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool City. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.

 ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Coordinator Business Development will build and expand relationships with strategically important government and business stakeholders. You will deliver Council’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy to enhance the commercial and economic development opportunities arising for the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA), including key Commonwealth Government, NSW Government and private sector stakeholders. You will be providing solution development efforts that best address stakeholder needs, while coordinating the involvement of relevant Council staff.

In addition, the Coordinator Business Development will manage a team of 2 staff members, lead and provide operational direction to a small team to ensure key business development outcomes for Council are delivered. 

ABOUT YOU 

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management and/or business development or a relevant field
•  Extensive experience in a similar role with an understanding of working in a public sector environment.
• Experience in the fields of planning, development, and stakeholder engagement and/or project management.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning and delivering stakeholder consultation and needs analyses.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders including business, private sector interest groups, government agencies and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Extensive years of experience in leading teams to deliver business outcomes
• Current Class C NSW Driver's Licence 

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US 

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and various council offices.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also on offer.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

 How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia