Senior Business and Investment Officer

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Place and Engagement team within the Environment and Planning Directorate aims to collaborate and listen to the community to embed its voice and values to shape how we live, work and play through the enhancement of public spaces, community engagement and the development of Cumberland’s economy. The team are proud members of Place Leaders Asia Pacific, IAP2 Australasia and the Australian Smart Communities Association.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Place and Engagement team for a dynamic Senior Business and Investment Officer. Reporting to the Coordinator Economic Development the role supports and assists in the development and delivery of engagement and marketing plans in support of local business and services community and for the promotion investment across the Cumberland City local government area. In addition, the role will strategically develop and implement local projects that create improved connections between people and places, making cumberland a great place to live, work and visit. 

The successful applicant will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. Business, Marketing, Economics, Real Estate, Communications, Media, Tourism management, Destination development) and/or experience in a similar role
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated and well-developed advocacy and influencing skills
• Ability to effectively negotiate outcomes with internal and external stakeholders
• Commercially minded, full of ideas and passionate, creative, ability to think innovatively
• Project management skills to ensure delivery of projects on time and on budget
• A proven record in the provision of excellence in customer service
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate ability to prepare reports
• Well-developed research, analytical skills, and ability to work independently and as a team member
• Experience in planning and delivering events (e.g., networking events)
• Demonstrated experience in or working knowledge of place-based disciplines e.g., Place Making/ Management / Activation
• Current Class C driver’s licence.

Download the position description here for more information. 

Position information: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Auburn office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 12 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,781.94 to $2,049.23 per week, plus 11% superannuation. 
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts 
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned swimming pools
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure has been designed and adopted to protect the health and safety of our people, our customers and the community. It is a condition of employment that all applicants produce evidence of their vaccination status as part of the employment screening process.

Enquiries: Telephone Christopher Manoski on 8757 9742 for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday 12 April 2024

  HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below.  On the following page you'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.