Permanent Full Time
Band 6 Salary - $97,245.14 per year plus 12% superannuation
Department - Business and Industry Development
Work With Industry. Drive Transition. Shape What's Next.
Latrobe City is in the middle of a major industry shift, and this role sits right where change is happening. We're looking for someone with real industry insight who wants to work alongside businesses, training providers, and sector leaders to help build the region's next wave of opportunity.
This is not a policy role. It's a hands‐on, relationship‐driven position focused on unlocking growth, supporting transition, and getting practical outcomes on the ground.
About the Role
* Use your strategic prowess to identify and leverage new opportunities that will transition the region's economy.
* Be an integral player in the delivery of our Economic Development Strategy.
* Collaborate with existing industry and manufacturing employers, emerging sectors and education providers to support industry growth and transition.
* Contribute to initiatives that help industry adapt, grow, and future‐proof the region.
* Manage key projects and activities that focus on industry support and economic transition across our region.
* Represent Council in industry forums and build trusted relationships with industry leaders, training providers, and regional partners.
About You
* Experience with engaging with industry and related stakeholders.
* Proven experience in developing and maintaining a network.
* A good understanding of the issues impacting on regional Victoria.
* A collaborative and proactive approach, contributing to a positive team culture.
You will have
* A relevant tertiary qualification or alternatively relevant experience, preferably 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.
* Ability to ensure projects and activities are achieved and deliver the desired outcomes.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
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.
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