The role of Economic Development Officer is to advance the objectives outlined in Council's Economic Development Strategy and associated action plans.Reporting to the Business and Economic Development Lead, this role will see you undertake research, analyse and interpret data to generate insights and trends which can be formulated across reports, brief and business cases.This position focuses on supporting local businesses by identifying their needs, facilitating growth opportunities, and coordinating initiatives aimed at enhancing the Central Coast economy.This position to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.Applicant ProfileTo be successful in this role, you will have:a degree qualification in Business, Economics, Commerce, Project Management or other relevant field and/or extensive relevant and contemporary experience combined with ongoing professional developmentdemonstrated experience in working with business and industry to facilitate business growth and developmentdemonstrated understanding of financial/ commercial levers and regulatory frameworks that are conductive to businesses being attracted to, and retained, within a regionstrong research,



analytical and data-interpretation skills, with the ability to generate insights from data and trends and present them in reports, briefs or business casesproven relationship management, advocacy, influencing, negotiation skills, in particular working with government agencies and industry group and representativesThe commencing salary for this position is up to $*****k per year.
Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $*****k on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuationWe have a permanent full-time role availableThis role will be able to access a 9 day fortnightWe are able to offer hybrid and versatile working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsiteThis role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is Sue Ledingham, Unit Manager Economy, Marketing and Customer.You can contact Sue on .
This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 30 August ****.
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📌 Economic Development Officer (Central Coast)
🏢 Central Coast Council
📍 Central Coast