Senior Business and Investment Officer

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area 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 and 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 is responsible for promoting, supporting and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders within Cumberland City Council. 

We have an exciting opportunity within our Place and Engagement team for a dynamic Senior Business & Investment Officer who will support and assist in the development and delivery of engagement and marketing plans in support of the local business and services community. This role will also assist with the promoting of investment across the Cumberland City LGA.

Reporting to the Coordinator Economic Development, this role works closely in partnership with stakeholders across the organisation internally and externally to assist and facilitate the development and investment of Cumberland City Council. 

The successful applicant will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in  a related discipline (e.g. Business, Marketing, Economics, Social Science, Planning) 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.
• Class C drivers licence.

Download the position description here for more information. 

About this role: 

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Auburn office, with frequent 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 $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
• Mobile phone

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

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process. 

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
• Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

Enquiries: Telephone Christopher Manoski, Manager Place and Engagement on 8757 9742  for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday 28 June 2024

  HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire.  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.