The City is seeking a motivated Business Engagement Officer to support the growth, resilience, and competitiveness of local small and medium businesses.
Working under the direction of the Economic Development Coordinator, you'll deliver business engagement activities, grants, and support programs while acting as a trusted point of contact for local businesses. This role plays a key part in delivering the City's Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2025–2035, improving the operating environment for business and strengthening local partnerships.
What you'll do
* Deliver business engagement, outreach, and concierge-style support to local businesses
* Administer business and economic development grants and promote local procurement initiatives
* Build strong relationships with SMEs, Aboriginal businesses, and key partners, representing the City at business events and forums (including some after hours)
* Capture business insights to support reporting, advocacy, and continuous improvement, and support initiatives such as Small Business Friendly, Film Friendly, and new business onboarding
What you'll bring
* Experience in business engagement, economic development, or business support roles
* Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills
* Understanding of small business operations and regional economic development
* Strong organisational, analytical, and reporting capabilities
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
What you'll need
* Tertiary qualification in business, economics, commerce, community development, or a related field — or equivalent experience
* Demonstrated experience delivering business engagement, business support, or economic development initiatives
* Current C-Class driver's license
* National (or Federal) Police Clearance issued within the last six months
* Availability to attend business and community events outside standard working hours as required
* (Experience with grants administration, procurement, or local government processes is desirable but not essential.)
Why join us?
* Make a meaningful impact on the local business community
* Work across diverse projects, partnerships, and programs
* Be part of a collaborative and community-focused team
* Enjoy a role with purpose, variety, and real outcomes
Apply now and help shape a strong, connected, and thriving local economy.
For enquiries, please contact the People & Culture Team on