• Help shape a thriving local economy where businesses grow and communities flourish
• Full time permanent role
• Part time applications will be considered
• Band 8, $124K - $139K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role
This role supports local economic growth by helping businesses succeed, encouraging job creation, and strengthening our commercial centres. You will lead initiatives that make our city more connected, vibrant, and sustainable. The focus is on building a strong local economy where people can work, live, and enjoy their community.

Other responsibilities include:

• Deliver on key Council Plan actions annually, including the Economic Development 2024-2026 Action Plan and the future Integrated Council Plan.
• Lead the development of strategic actions, indicators and deliverables with future Economic Development planning, including the exploration of a ‘Wellbeing Economy’.
• Provide strategic leadership within the community to deliver place activation outcomes aligned with each centre’s shared vision, while actively marketing and promoting events and initiatives that enhance local identity, engagement, and economic vibrancy.

About you
You are a proactive and strategic thinker with a passion for local economic growth. You thrive on building strong relationships with businesses and stakeholders, creating flourishing, connected communities. Your skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering impactful programs help drive a strong local economy.

The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field and/or extensive and diverse relevant experience in a field relevant to business, economic development and/or marketing.
• Experience in leading and developing a team
• State or local government experience is desirable but not essential
• Victorian Drivers License

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Coordinator Economic Development - Position Description.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date:  13 August 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Geoff Hills, Manager Community and Economic Development on 9524 3333 or email ghills@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata) 
• Flexible work options 
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed 
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs 
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure 

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.