Manager Business and Economic Development
5 Year Senior Officer Contract
Location: Morwell, Victoria
About the role
Latrobe City Council has an exciting opportunity for a
highly skilled and experienced Manager Business and Economic Development to be
responsible for ensuring Latrobe City Council delivers on its primary focus of
business, industry and economic development, building business capacity,
economic diversity, job creation, workforce development, and the attraction
and delivery of major events within the local and regional economy.
You will oversee the following function areas within
council:
Business Development
* Manage
the delivery and reporting of the Economic Development Strategy, utilising
innovative and contemporary approaches to respond to a changing economic
landscape.
* Proactively
identify and pursue opportunities to showcase Latrobe City's economy at a
regional, state, national and international level.
* Manage
the delivery and reporting of Council current two State Government funded
economic development programs.
Industry Development
* Oversee
Councils engagement and support initiatives of industry and education
organisations, to support development and investment opportunities in
Latrobe City.
* Drive
the expansion of the region's sustainable employment capacity by
proactively supporting industry growth opportunities within Latrobe City,
proactively supporting opportunities for infrastructure improvements that
enable increased diversification of industry activity.
Events and Tourism
* Manage
the delivery and reporting of the Events and Tourism Strategy
* Oversee
delivery of developing, improving and delivering a contemporary visitor
service. Partnering with local tourism groups, business groups and
regional partners.
* Manage
the attraction and delivery of a diverse range of sporting, cultural and
community events that maximise Latrobe's assets and achieve outcomes of
strategic plans,
Indigenous Employee Development
* Manage
the development, facilitation, implementation of Council's indigenous
employment program and other employment and training initiatives in
meeting local community needs.
* Remain
informed of industry opportunities to support the enhancement and success
of the program, such as funding and partnership opportunities.
The objectives will be achieved through strong leadership,
clear direction, excellent people management skills and appropriate technical
expertise, which will combine to deliver the required business outcomes of the
Council Plan.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Essential
* A
tertiary degree in a relevant field and diverse experience in both
operational areas and management.
* Extensive
(5 or more years) management experience in managing an economic
development team or similar team.
* Expertise
and proven ability in successfully leading, managing and delivering the
competencies as outlined under specialist skills and experience.
* Relevant
computer skills.
Highly desirable
* Postgraduate
qualifications in business or management.
* Relevant
required experience within the government or the corporate sectors.
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.
Our salaries are competitive, 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.
About the Latrobe City region
Situated 150kms east of Melbourne in the centre of
Gippsland, Latrobe City is one of the four Victorian regional cities with a
population of approximately 78,000. Latrobe City encompass the four major towns
of Moe, Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill as well as other small rural
townships. Latrobe city is one of the most liveable regions in Victoria with
unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming and bush
settings. The region offers well supported commercial and business communities,
education and health options, leisure and recreational choices and the chance
to live in a connected, diverse community.
To Apply:
Visit
submit your application and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 2 November
2025
For a confidential conversation, please contact Tim
Ellis, General Manager Regional City Strategy & Transitionon 0439
Competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful
applicant.
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
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 noting your preferred method of communication and contact
details and a member of the team will be in touch.