Senior Economic Development Officer

Drive Business Growth | Build Inclusive Economic Opportunities | Lead with Impact

Why you’ll love this role:

Are you passionate about economic development, business growth, and community impact? Do you thrive on building strong relationships and creating opportunities that make a real difference?

Join us as a Senior Economic Development Officer and lead strategic initiatives that shape the future of Banyule’s economy within the Inclusive Enterprise & Local Economy team.

You’ll get to collaborate with a passionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to driving innovation and expanding economic opportunities for all.

What You’ll Do:

• Cultivate strong relationships with local businesses, Traders Associations, and stakeholders to accelerate growth in Banyule.
• Lead a small, dynamic team to manage the Council's Special Rate & Charge Scheme and roll out impactful economic initiatives that boost growth and inclusion.
• Take on a strategic role in the Inclusive Enterprise & Local Economy team, driving inclusive opportunities and programs that fuel growth, job creation, and equitable access to economic benefits
• Build impactful relationships, working together to unlock new business opportunities, strengthening the community’s growth and resilience.
• Identify cutting-edge opportunities for innovation in local economic initiatives and inclusive enterprise, ensuring Banyule stays at the forefront of inclusive economic growth and opportunity.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive relevant experience or a tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of the key drivers of economic growth and the role of local government in shaping local economic conditions.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships, influencing and negotiating successful outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the challenges faced by small businesses, Traders Associations and home-based business.
• Demonstrated success in leading and implementing economic initiatives that attract investment, create jobs, and drive growth, including the preparation of business cases and securing funding.
• Experience leading teams, providing performance feedback, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. Ability to coach and empower team members to achieve Council objectives.
• Commitment to integrating inclusivity into economic development practices, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all community members.

Pre-employment requirements

• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

What we offer:

• A permanent full-time opportunity
• Salary range $105,724.83 to $117,953.20 per annum plus super
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner
• Flexible work and leave arrangement, with a monthly RDO

Are you ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape a thriving, inclusive local economy.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role and how your experience will enable you to excel in this position.

For a conversation about this opportunity please contact Emma Joyce on 0403 840 097

Applications close: 1 April 2025 at 11:45 PM.

Why choose Banyule?

At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.