The role of Section Manager Placemaking and Economy is responsible for providing daily leadership to a team of professionals responsible for successfully delivering programs that support economic growth, business development and placemaking activities.

Reporting to the Unit Manager Economy, Marketing and Customer, this role will see you cultivate relationships with government, industry and community groups to ensure initiatives deliver tangible outcomes for the community in line with Council's Economic Development Strategy.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile To be successful in this role, you will have:

a degree qualification in Economics, Commerce, Business, Event Management, Urban Planning or relevant field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in developing and promoting place-based strategies to enhance and create vibrant economies, combined with ongoing professional development

extensive experience working in a politically sensitive environment

demonstrated experience in the field of economic development, including the delivery of business development support, programs, placemaking projects that provide demonstrated economic benefits to a local community

the ability to ability to collaborate with Government,



industry and community partners to develop and implement projects and/ or programs that enhance existing industries, drive growth and innovation and attract emerging economies

extensive experience in providing analytical reporting, with the ability to translate insightful data into meaningful recommendations

proven success as a leader with the ability to grow and develop teams focused on quality outcomes and a customer focus

demonstrated experience in strategic thinking, innovation and promotion of continuous improvement.

The commencing salary for this position is up to $140k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $162.7k on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation

We have a permanent full-time role available

This role will be able to access a 19 day month

We are able to offer hybrid and adaptable working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite

This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building

The contact person for this role is

Sue Ledingham, Unit Manager Economy, Marketing and Customer .You can contact

Sue

on

0408 409 *** .

This position will close for applications at

midnight on Sunday, 1 November 2026 .

📌 Section Manager Placemaking and Economy (Central Coast)
🏢 Central Coast Council NSW
📍 Central Coast