Senior Economic Development Officer

This is a fulltime permanent position.The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.  PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Economic Development & Visitor Economy Team as our Senior Economic Development Officer. In this newly created role, you will facilitate the growth of investment and activity in the city by attracting and supporting new industry, business and development. Key responsibilities of the position include:Drive the attraction, establishment, relocation and expansion of businesses into PAE.Design and deliver projects and initiatives relevant to local opportunities and challenges.Provide expert/specialist commercial advice, industry analysis and support into business case development to council, staff and stakeholders including local market opportunities and challenges, and input into financial analysis, feasibility studies and market research.Proactively engage and build relationships with the City’s business, industry and property stakeholders and foster partnerships at a regional and state level.Drive initiatives that rejuvenate key activity precincts and inactive areas of the city.Manage business and investment enquiries and engage with businesses from across PAEThe successful applicant will have:Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing economic development strategies and projectsDemonstrated experience in business and investment attraction and in applying strong commercial acumenExperience in effective stakeholder management, building relationships, collaboration, industry engagement and partnering to deliver results.Understanding of the real estate market, marketing strategies and business case development.More information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 7 position which has a current salary range of $124,098 - $131,904 per annum (plus Superannuation).Confidential enquiries can be directed to Rosanna Francesca on 08 8405 6542.To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close Sunday 2 February 2025.PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifferenceBenefits of working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Senior Economic Development Officer

This is a fulltime permanent position.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. 

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Economic Development & Visitor Economy Team as our Senior Economic Development Officer. In this newly created role, you will facilitate the growth of investment and activity in the city by attracting and supporting new industry, business and development. 

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Drive the attraction, establishment, relocation and expansion of businesses into PAE.
  • Design and deliver projects and initiatives relevant to local opportunities and challenges.
  • Provide expert/specialist commercial advice, industry analysis and support into business case development to council, staff and stakeholders including local market opportunities and challenges, and input into financial analysis, feasibility studies and market research.
  • Proactively engage and build relationships with the City’s business, industry and property stakeholders and foster partnerships at a regional and state level.
  • Drive initiatives that rejuvenate key activity precincts and inactive areas of the city.
  • Manage business and investment enquiries and engage with businesses from across PAE

The successful applicant will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing economic development strategies and projects
  • Demonstrated experience in business and investment attraction and in applying strong commercial acumen
  • Experience in effective stakeholder management, building relationships, collaboration, industry engagement and partnering to deliver results.
  • Understanding of the real estate market, marketing strategies and business case development.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 7 position which has a current salary range of $124,098 - $131,904 per annum (plus Superannuation).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Rosanna Francesca on 08 8405 6542.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close Sunday 2 February 2025.

PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

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