Permanent Full Time
Band 6 Salary - $97,245.14 per year plus 12% superannuation
Department - Business and Industry Development
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We are seeking a driven and passionate individual to engage with industry and education organisations to achieve Council’s goals of promoting development and investment opportunities in Latrobe City.
About The Role
As Industry Development Officer, you will:
Provide strategic support to leverage new opportunities in the region in the transition of the economy, including in areas such as renewable energy.Support the ongoing development and delivery of Council’s Economic Development Strategy, utilising innovative and contemporary approaches to respond to changing economic landscape.Deliver key actions from the Economic Development Strategy, focusing on industry support and economic transition across Latrobe City.
About You
We are looking for someone who can effectively engage with stakeholders, including government agencies and the business community, while representing the views, policies and practices of Council.
You will display:
Proven experience in developing and maintaining a network of contacts to promote Latrobe City.Up-to-date knowledge of developments affecting Council, the region and local government.
You will have:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or alternatively relevant experience in economic development or business development.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an ability to learn other programs including electronic document management systems..Knowledge and understanding of economic development concepts and major issues emerging within the Latrobe region and rural and regional Australia.Ability to ensure projects and initiative outcomes are achieved to the expected quality, cost and timeframe.
All successful applicants are 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 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 close at 11:59 PM on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Contact Adam Saddler, Manager Business and Economic Development on 0427 907 758 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 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 or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.