- Exciting Permanent role with a well respected, forward thinking Local Council
- Annual Salary of $109,596.94 - $131,193.22 super flexible work arrangements flexi time
- Share your passion to connect, deliver, integrate and shape the Burwood Community and its City Economy

Burwood is entering an exciting period of transformation. Over the coming decade, our City will experience significant population, investment and development growth — and we want our local businesses to be part of that journey.

Your job is simple to describe, but exciting to deliver: make sure Burwood’s business community is at the heart of the City’s transformation.

As City Economy Lead, you’ll build strong relationships with local businesses, connect them to opportunities across Council, and turn ideas and insights into practical initiatives that strengthen Burwood’s economy.

The City Economy Lead will:-

- Connect – Be Council’s key link with the local business community, building trusted relationships, understanding business needs and bringing people along on the journey.
- Deliver – Turn ideas and business feedback into practical programs, activations, partnerships, grants and initiatives that create real outcomes.
- Integrate – Connect businesses to opportunities across Council, from placemaking and events to culture, precinct improvements and the night-time economy.
- Shape – Lead and contribute to major city economy initiatives, including Burwood’s Special Entertainment Precinct and Purple Flag program.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in economic development, urban planning, marketing, place management, business or a related discipline.
- A proven ability to build solid relationships with businesses and stakeholders, with the confidence to be visible in the business community, start conversations, understand needs and build support for new initiatives.




- Proven experience delivering economic development, business engagement, placemaking or place-based initiatives, with the ability to turn ideas and feedback into practical programs, pilots, activations and partnerships.
- The ability to connect businesses with opportunities across Council and work collaboratively with internal teams to integrate the business community into projects, events, activations and other city initiatives.
- Experience delivering or contributing to city economy or night-time economy initiatives, with the ability to lead key programs including Burwood’s Special Entertainment Precinct and Purple Flag accreditation.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with experience using data, audits and stakeholder feedback to understand precinct performance and translate insights into practical recommendations.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills, with confidence working across business, government, industry, community organisations and internal teams.
- Experience identifying and pursuing grants, external funding and partnership opportunities that support economic development outcomes.
- The ability to translate strategy and policy into practical outcomes, manage competing priorities and deliver projects in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
- Must hold a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence and be willing to undertake a National Police check

About us:

Recently named Australia’s Coolest Neighbourhood by Time Out, Burwood is a place on the move.

A diverse, creative and globally connected community,



Burwood is known for its vibrant streets, distinctive public spaces, bold public art, and one of Sydney’s most exciting food scenes. From cultural festivals and laneway activations to major streetscape transformations, the city is constantly evolving.

Behind it all is a Council that believes its people are the driving force of that momentum. Our team is central to delivering the ambitious vision set out in the Burwood Community Strategic Plan 2036, shaping how the city grows, how it is experienced, and how it is seen by the world.

Culture & Benefits:

- Health & Wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks)
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to flexible working arrangements, including work from home and flexi-time

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Holden Frisoli – Manager, Place and Strategic Partnerships on 02 9911 9 or *****@burwood.nsw.gov.au.

If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Lauren Allcott, People & Culture Advisor on 02 9911 9***.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Closing date:

Applications close on Sunday, 18 October 2026, year at 11.59pm.

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.

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