Maximum Term – 12‑Month Parental Leave Cover
Level 7 | $100,358.86 – $105, Super
Location:
Stirling, Western Australia
Type:
Maximum Term Full Time (12 Months)
At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community‑focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we're committed to building an inclusive, capable and future‑ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are part of everyday life.
Why You'll Love This Role
You'll be joining a team helping shape the future of the City's economic landscape. This role lets you build real relationships with local businesses, drive investment attraction projects, and directly contribute to the sustainable economic growth of one of WA's most diverse and dynamic local government areas.
You'll work across departments, collaborate with industry, and help bring to life the City's Investment Attraction Framework - making a genuine difference to our local economy and community.
Job Description
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be:
* Leading investment attraction projects and initiatives
* Supporting business growth and resilience programs
* Engaging with investors, developers and business owners
* Creating digital content showcasing economic opportunities
* Preparing prospectuses and marketing materials
* Building partnerships with key industry stakeholders
* Facilitating business development enquiries
* Collaborating across departments to deliver economic outcomes
Position Description
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a relationship‑builder with strong analytical and project delivery capabilities who thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll ideally bring:
* Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Economics or related field
* Experience in economic development or investment attraction
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Ability to coordinate projects on time and within budget
* Confidence working with data, statistics and feasibility studies
* High‑level computer skills including Microsoft Office
* Understanding of business issues and growth opportunities
* Ability to work flexibly with initiative and enthusiasm
Additional Information
Why You'll Love Working Here
Choose the benefits most relevant to this role (as the template suggests):
Work Your Way –
Flexible hours and free parking
Rewarding You –
Up to 24% superannuation and extra leave options
Grow With Us –
Leadership programs and study support
Belong Here –
DEI events, recognition programs, and celebrations
Feel Your Best –
Gym discounts, therapy dogs and wellness perks
Explore all our benefits here
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're ready to support a thriving business community, drive meaningful economic outcomes, and play a key role in shaping the future of the City of Stirling, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
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Applications close:
17 February pm
(We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait)
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The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.