Coordinator Business Development

Full Time Permanent Position

Salary Range: $105,380 - $117,233 plus 12% superannuation

Department: Business and Industry Development

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to join the Business & Industry Development team as Coordinator Business Development. This key role contributes to the sustainable employment growth by supporting business growth opportunities within Latrobe City.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Drive the ongoing development and delivery of Latrobe City's Business Development Strategy using innovative and contemporary approaches.
• Provide a leadership role, by coordinating the activities and resources of the Business Development team.
• Implement programs, projects, partnerships and policy that will foster an environment that is conductive to business development and growth for the Latrobe City economy.
• Establish and maintain effective strategic relationships with business and industry leaders, peak bodies, government entities, non-government organisations, and other stakeholders to achieve economic development outcomes.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business development, marketing, promotions or similar, with several years of experience or extensive senior-level experience in a related field with lesser formal qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team to achieve objectives.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies and processes to support the advancement of department priorities.
• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality community outcomes.
• Effective interpersonal skills, incorporating a high level of verbal and written communication, problem solving and liaison.
• Proven ability to coordinate and deliver key projects with varying stakeholders and competing priority needs.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply

Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.

Applications will close at 11.59 PM on Thursday 21 August 2025.

For more information contact Shae Hansen, Acting Manager Business Development on 0459 847 411 for a confidential discussion.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.