Gross annual salary range: $111,967 - $119,224
PermanentFull-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.
One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.
Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City's Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.
These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
Responsible for implementing key actions from the City's Economic Development Strategy, you will also positively promote economic development, investment and business opportunities within the City.
A dynamic skilled with economic and/or commercial property development experience, in either the private or public sector, you will build relationships with existing businesses, and market commercial and industrial opportunity to potential businesses, encouraging and enabling investment in the region.
With previous experience in marketing for investment attraction, you are also able to analyse economic data and statistics to identify and develop growth opportunities.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:
Comprehensive understanding of economic development principles, including current issues and trends, preferably in the Rockingham region
Well-developed understanding of modern marketing tactics and trends, with specific reference to economic development and investment attraction




Broad knowledge and understanding of businesses and industries in the Rockingham region
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with prospective investors and promote the City
We are offering a gross annual salary range of $111,967 - $119,224 and:
12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to a matching 5%
A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year
Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
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An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.
Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Monday 19 October ****.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at••••@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 •••• •333 .
We're happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms,



or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
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The City of Rockingham is located in Perth's outer southern suburbs, about 40 kilometres south-west of the Perth CBD.
The City of Rockingham is bounded by the City of Kwinana in the north, the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Shire in the east, the Shire of Murray and the City of Mandurah in the south and the Indian Ocean in the west.
The City of Rockingham is a rapidly developing residential area, with substantial industrial and commercial areas, and a naval area on Garden Island.
The City encompasses a total land area of approximately 260 square kilometres, including significant areas of coastline and parkland.
The City of Rockingham is located in Perth's outer southern suburbs, about 40 kilometres south-west of the Perth CBD.
The City of Rockingham is bounded by the City of Kwinana in the north, the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Shire in the east, the Shire of Murray and the City of Mandurah in the south and the Indian Ocean in the west.
The City of Rockingham is a rapidly developing residential area, with substantial industrial and commercial areas, and a naval area on Garden Island.
The City encompasses a total land area of approximately 260 square kilometres, including significant areas of coastline and parkland.
Professional Development
Rostered Days Off
Co-contribution superannuation options (up to 5%)
Extra leave entitlements and purchased leave
Health and wellbeing programs
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📌 Senior Economic Development Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Western Australia