Join the team to help drive inclusive local prosperity.

Why you'll love this role:

Are you passionate about creating vibrant, thriving local economies? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and turning strategy into impact? If you're ready to be a catalyst for change, we want to hear from you.

At Banyule City Council, we're on the lookout for a dynamic and driven Economic Development Officer to join our forward-thinking team. This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to shape the future of local enterprise and economic wellbeing.

What You'll Do:

Foster local business relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, Trader Associations, and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and support inclusive economic growth.

Implement Special Rate & Charge Schemes: Assist in the execution and renewal of Council's Special Rate & Charge Schemes in partnership with Trader Associations, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of outcomes.

Promote Inclusive Economic Growth: Collaborate with the Inclusive Enterprise & Local Economy team to deliver initiatives that stimulate local job opportunities and strengthen the local economy.

What you'll bring:

You're a natural connector with proven skills building strong, productive relationships across business, community, and government sectors. With insight into the challenges faced by small businesses and Trader Associations, you bring empathy and know-how to the table.

You champion inclusive economic development, creating opportunities for all. Skilled in juggling multiple projects with precision, you consistently deliver impactful results on time. Your communication skills shine—whether you're writing reports, presenting to stakeholders, or engaging at every level with clarity and confidence.

Please see the position description for the key selection criteria for this role.

Please note that some out of standard hours work will be required to attend meetings and events.

Pre-employment requirements

• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

What we offer:

• A permanent full-time opportunity with a monthly RDO.
• Salary range $94,475.99 - $102,712.38per annum plus super.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner.
• Flexible work and leave arrangements.

How to apply:

This is your chance to help shape a thriving, equitable economy — one initiative, one partnership at a time. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role addressing the key selection criteria from the position description.

For a conversation about this opportunity please contact Emma Joyce on 0403 840 097 or Paul Thia on 03 8582 9507.

Applications close: 10 June 2025 at 11:45 PM.

Why choose Banyule? Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or [email protected]

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.