Investment Attraction Officer
Temporary Part Time 15.2 Hours per week for 2 years with an option for Full Time for the first 12 months
Band 6 Salary Range: $97,245.14 to $105,466.60 pro-rata plus 12% Superannuation
Location: Morwell
Department: Investment Attraction
The Role
As the Investment Attraction Officer, you will be responsible for promoting the Latrobe City economy, its products and services, pursing opportunities to promote the City as a location to live, work, visit and invest and assisting in the promotion, co-ordination and fostering of relationships between people and businesses of this municipality and other nations.
You will also be involved in facilitating the expansion of the regions sustainable employment capacity by attracting investment, generating enhanced infrastructure development and supporting business retention and development.
Two key focus areas are attracting investment and the activation of the Gippsland Logistics and Manufacturing Precinct.
You will need:
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with some relevant experience, or alternatively, substantial relevant experience in economic or business development or other relevant field.
* Demonstrated experience in an economic development or business development role would be an advantage.
* Strong customer service orientation.
* Computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite, with an ability to learn other programs including electronic document management systems and GIS digital mapping system.
* An understanding of Japanese and/or Chinese culture would be looked upon favourably.
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 Latrobe City Council we offer benefits such as flexible working arrangements, 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
Visit to submit your application.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM on Sunday 4 January 2026.
For more information contact Bruce Connolly, Manager Economic Investment and Transition on for a confidential discussion.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.