Description:
Closing date: 11:59pm AEST on 30 March 2025
Status: Maximum term (up to 12 months), full-time (35 hours per week) – Part-time options negotiable for suitably experienced candidate.
Salary: $126,868 to $145,898 per annum (pro rata if part-time) + 11.5% superannuation
Randwick City Council is an innovative and leading local government organisation committed to serving our vibrant community on the beautiful eastern beaches of Sydney.
Purpose:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head Economy and Place (12 months contract) to lead the implementation of our Economic Development Strategy. As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in building business resilience across the LGA through strong and mutually beneficial sector relationships, delivering creative programming and place-based events, providing informed business support and through identifying new opportunities to help drive economic growth and vibrancy.
About the role:
- Lead a passionate and informed Economic Development team and contribute to the operations and priorities of the wider Economic Development and Placemaking team (including Economic Development, Arts and Culture, the La Perouse Museum, Events and Venues)
- Continue to build on the City’s profile as a great place to live, work and play through delivery of the Economic Development Strategy as well as responding to ongoing strategic needs of the local business networks
- Develop and deliver creative place-based activations and events that build vibrant town centers and local neighbourhoods, that benefit local businesses and the wider community
- Foster a collaborative business culture that empowers businesses to start, grow, and thrive
- Collate and analyse data to adapt our approach to business support and future planning
- Create a 24-hour economy by promoting diverse and innovative night-time activities and enhancing the overall night-time experiences within the community
About you:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in economics, business administration, placemaking or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is desirable
- Proven experience in economic development, placemaking, or a related field
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate vision into effective and engaging outcomes
- A track record of successful collaborations and programs with local businesses and networks and/or placemaking activations
- High level written and spoken communication, negotiation, advocacy and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of economic development trends, best practices, and the ability to apply innovative & creative approaches
Further information:
View the position description online or contact Roxanne Fea, Manager Economic Development and Placemaking, on 0447 322 194.
Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with a result of no relevant adverse findings and a current Working with Childrens Check.
Once you click 'Apply Now' you will be required to answer a series of screening questions. Please draft your responses on a Word document so you can copy and paste them into your application.
Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
If you require support or have access requirements related to your application, contact Employee Experience on 9093 6850 or employee.experience@randwick.nsw.gov.au.
Other details
- Job function Professional and Administrative Position
- Pay type Salary