Salary $***** per hour + 12% Superannuation
Fixed Term Part Time 2 days per week to 30 June ****
New Position
Job Description
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:
Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
Great Organisational Culture
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Positive Governance and Integrity
Long Term Financial Sustainability
The role
To lead the development, administration and ongoing review of the Whitehorse Business Precinct Program and related initiatives, ensuring they support economic activity and investment in Whitehorse's activity centres and align with the strategic objectives of the Whitehorse Council Plan and the Whitehorse Investment and Economic Development Strategy.
About you
Tertiary qualifications in a field relevant to economic development, business or a related discipline, complemented by demonstrated experience in a relevant role, alternatively, lesser formal qualifications combined with substantial relevant experience will be considered. Experience in local government is advantageous.
Highly developed project management skills, with proven ability to manage workflows, meet deadlines and deliver multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to administer funding processes and online systems, including assessment, record keeping, funding agreements, reporting, and governance compliance.
Capacity to develop engaging content and coordinate marketing and communications activities across a range of platforms.




Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships, influence outcomes and negotiate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
In return, we will offer
The ability to make a difference – Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.
Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.
Reward & Recognition – extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.
Further Information
Further information is available from Erica Hardie on ************.
About Us
The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham,



Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.
Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne's largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately **** employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!
A welcoming and supportive working environment
Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport
City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.
Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.
Business Precinct Program Officer
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📌 Business Precinct Program Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Whitehorse City Council
📍 Melbourne