Economic Development Officer-Project Support and Grants

Based in Camberwell

Help local businesses thrive and bring vibrant local economies to life.

Are you passionate about supporting small business? Bring your project support, communication and organisational skills to a role that helps deliver grants, projects and events for Boroondara’s local business community.

About the role:

Joining our Local Economies Team, you'll support a range of initiatives that strengthen local shopping centres, trader associations and businesses across Boroondara. Reporting to the Coordinator Economic Development, you'll provide project support, stakeholder engagement and administrative coordination across a variety of economic development programs and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the planning, delivery and evaluation of economic development projects, programs and events.
- Providing advice and assistance to businesses, trader associations and community stakeholders.




- Building and maintaining positive relationships with local traders, businesses and industry partners.
- Preparing correspondence, reports, presentations and other business documentation.
- Managing project administration, stakeholder communications and record keeping.
- Responding to enquiries from businesses, residents and trader associations.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and team projects.
- Undertaking other duties, projects and initiatives as required to support the objectives of the Economic Development team.

A current National Police Records Check is required. An Employee Working with Children Check may also be required.

More information

Refer to the position description or call Maria Cogger, Coordinator Economic Development on 9278 4089 during business hours.

📌 Economic Development Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 City of Boroondara
📍 Melbourne