About the role

Join a passionate team driving innovation and sustainability in one of Victoria’s most vibrant tourism regions. The Yarra Ranges boasts a dynamic visitor economy, with strengths in food and wine, nature-based tourism, cultural heritage, and agri-tourism.

As the Economic Development Officer – Visitor Economy, you’ll lead engagement with the new Visitor Economy Partnership and local businesses, fostering growth and regenerative tourism. You’ll work closely with government agencies, industry bodies, and advisory committees to deliver key initiatives from the Tourism East Limited partnership and the Destination Management Plan.

This role sits within the Economic Development and Investment Team, part of the Economy, Tourism, and Culture Department, and contributes to building a resilient, future-focused local economy.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead tourism development initiatives and stakeholder engagement

Deliver partnership actions and support local business growth

Advocate for balanced tourism and enhance visitor experiences

Benefits of the role:

Support work life balance with your choice of fortnightly or monthly rostered day off.

Hybrid working arrangements.

20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as family planning and menstrual and menopause leave.

This is a full-time permanent position with a band 6 salary range between $95,565 and $104,167.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

Tertiary qualification in economic development, tourism management, business or a related field; and/or significant relevant industry experience.

Experience delivering regional programs, projects, and initiatives in economic development and/or destination management and the visitor economy.

Established local and regional tourism industry and government agency networks would be an advantage.

Highly collaborative and ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 27 July 2025.

Contact person: Carolyn Neville, Executive Officer – Economic Development & Investment, 0447 078 581.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, plus a Working with Children Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.