Coordinator Economic Development

Internal Only

About The Role:

As Coordinator Economic Development, you will lead, support and coordinate the Economic Development Team, manage operational priorities, workloads and service delivery outcomes, and oversee the activation and operation of Woodville Town Hall, including events and venue activities. You will also coordinate business events and grant programs, build strong relationships with local businesses, industry groups and key stakeholders, and identify opportunities to improve processes, customer experience and service delivery outcomes.

About You: 

We are looking for someone who brings strong operational leadership, sound judgement and a practical, organised approach to service delivery. You will be confident coordinating team priorities, managing competing demands and driving outcomes across programs, events, venue operations and business engagement activities. 

• You have experience leading or coordinating teams in a delivery-focused environment.
• You have strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive delivery outcomes.
• You communicate effectively and can build strong relationships with stakeholders, businesses, industry groups and community partners.
• You have experience delivering programs, projects, events, venue operations or business engagement activities.
• You bring sound problem-solving and decision-making skills in an operational environment.
• You understand customer experience, community engagement and service delivery principles, ideally within a local government context.
• You have experience contributing to budgets, reporting, process improvement and operational planning.
• You hold a relevant tertiary qualification in business, events, marketing, community engagement or a related field, or equivalent experience.

The Detail:

The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and is classified at Level 7, with a starting salary of $126,847 per annum + Super + Annual Leave Loading.

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 9am Monday 28th September 2026.

Please include:

1. Your current resume; and
2. A cover letter outlining:
3. • Why you are interested in the opportunity; and
   • How your skills, experience and capabilities make you suitable for the role.

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description or contact Greg Pattinson.

IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, please use Chrome, Safari or Edge in order to apply for this opportunity. Should you encounter issues uploading your cover letter or resume at the application stage, please re-try your application through Chrome.