CoordinatorEconomy and Investment - Position No. 731
Closingdate:Sunday 25/10/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Hybridworking available

Full-TimeOngoing

Turnopportunity into investment, growth and lasting regional impact.

The newlycreated Coordinator Economy and Investment role brings together economic development, investment attraction and commercialproperty. You will helpunlock strategic land and investment opportunities, support business andindustry growth, and strengthen Wellington Shire’s position as a place toinvest and do business.

This is arole for someone who can see the bigger picture and make things happen - workingwith investors, developers, businesses and government to progress complexopportunities from early conversations through to delivery.

You will alsolead a skilled and passionate team, shape high-profile projects and provideadvice that influences long-term economic, employment and community outcomes.

Aboutthe Role

Reportingto the Manager Economic Development, you will:

- Turn Council’s Economic Development Strategy into practicalprograms, partnerships and measurable outcomes.
- Position Wellington Shire as investment-ready by promotingopportunities and facilitating investor, developer and major project enquiries.
- Lead business enablement and industry development initiatives thatsupport growth, retention, innovation and economic resilience.
- Activate strategic land, industrial precincts anddevelopment-ready sites, supported by strong commercial and economic evidence.
- Provide strategic oversight of Council’s commercial propertyportfolio, including leasing, licensing, acquisitions, disposals and portfolioperformance.
- Buildstrategic partnerships,



advocate for infrastructure and funding priorities, andprovide high-quality advice to Council and Executive Management.
- Lead and develop the Business and Investment team, manage budgetsand performance, and connect work across Council.

AboutYou

Youare a strategic thinker and practical operator who can recognise anopportunity, test its value and bring the right people together to progress it.You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in economic development, businessdevelopment, investment attraction and/or commercial property. Thisprofessional background is essential.
- Sound knowledge of commercial property, leasing and licensing,strategic land or property development principles.
- Commercial acumen and the ability to navigate investment anddevelopment processes across government and the private sector.
- Experience progressing complex projects, business cases or fundingproposals using sound analysis, evidence and judgement.
- Strong influencing and relationship skills across businesses,investors, developers, industry, government and internal teams.
- Proven leadership of professional staff, with the ability to setdirection, build capability and create an accountable, supportive culture.
- Strong financial, reporting and governance capability, relevanttertiary qualifications and a current Victorian driver’s licence.

WhyWellington?

Hereat Wellington Shire Council,



we have a strong commitment to create a workplaceculture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encouragesopportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing asupportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Everyperson at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences,perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people,healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employersin the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are basedthroughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make apositive impact in our community.

Weuse award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvementsacross the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader inlocal government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for thebetterment of our community.

Weoffer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning ina team-oriented, supportive environment.

WellingtonShire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associatedlegislative requirements.

WellingtonShire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promotethe principles of merit and fairness, and encourage applications from people ofdifferent backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations andgender identities.

WellingtonShire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is lookingto respond proactivel

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