The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – PERMANENT FULL TIME
- Salary: $98,404 - $104,380
- Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Ref No: 24-099
The City of Joondalup’s Economic Development activities play a key role in transitioning Joondalup from an economy supported by population growth to one driven by business investment, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The City is seeking an Economic Development Officer to provide expertise to assist in implementing the City’s economic development strategies and projects and to provide business support and capacity building. This includes working with stakeholders from all levels of government across a wide variety of exciting projects.
Joondalup is uniquely positioned to support WA tourism and attract local, interstate and international visitors. To support tourism and the visitor economy the City of Joondalup works proactively to attract more visitors to the region and build Joondalup’s profile as a destination of choice. The Economic Development Officer will be responsible for delivering key initiatives that deliver the City’s Destination Plan objectives including events, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, sponsorships, tourism initiatives and managing the City’s destination brand delivery to the local business community.
Applicants need to provide a covering letter addressing the following:
- Tertiary qualification in related discipline such as Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Marketing or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in managing competing stakeholder expectations and maintaining strategic relationships.
- Proficiency in both oral and written communication, and record of effective report writing.
- Experience in the development, administration and management of projects and events.
Further information can be obtained by calling Luke Willcock, Manager Economic Development and Advocacy on 9400 4665.
To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the above criteria.
Applications close at 11.55pm on Monday 17 September 2024.
The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.
All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.
JAMES PEARSON
Chief Executive Officer
Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.