Band 6 - Salary - $91,122.82 p.a to $98,908.49 p.a + 11.5% Super
Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it’s also a great place to live.
We support fewer in person hours, our people are afforded ultimate flexibility that meets the needs of each individual.
Job Description
About Council
Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy.
About the role
As the Senior Economic Development Officer for Moorabool Shire Council, you will play a pivotal role in driving the economic growth and sustainability. This position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, in accordance with Council’s Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategies and other key strategic Council documents, that foster local business growth, attract new investment, and create employment opportunities.
You will work closely with key stakeholders, including local businesses, government agencies, and community organisations, to identify and leverage economic opportunities for Moorabool Shire. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities and developing innovative responses to address them.
Your expertise will be crucial in developing programs that support businesses, industry diversification, place making and activation. Additionally, you will be instrumental in promoting Moorabool Shire as an attractive destination for business and investment, tourism and ensuring economic resilience and long-term prosperity.
To view the full position description, click HERE or click the link in the how to apply.
For further information about the role, please contact Bec Carey-Grieve, Coordinator Arts and Economic Development on (03) 5366 1377.
What we offer
Outstanding flexible working arrangements
Monthly RDO
Additional annual leave - top of band after 12 months
Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
Access to three health and wellbeing days over the life of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause instigated by the employee
Updates to the Discretionary Leave Clause (now includes gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring)
Send us an email at workplacerelations@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You will have a tertiary qualification in economics, management, commerce or business management, or have five years or more job-related experience in economics, business or related field.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economic development, exceptional project management skills, and a proven ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of Moorabool Shire.
When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you’ll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.
To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter by 11.59 pm, Sunday 29 September 2024.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Glenn Bench, People & Culture Business Partner on 5366 1418.
Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:
Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
Supporting the Human Rights Charter
**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**
We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability
Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
