Are you ready to shape the future of local business?
We're looking for a dynamic professional with expertise in business, marketing or commerce to lead the change in attracting, relocating, and expanding businesses while uncovering emerging investment opportunities that drive growth. If you're passionate about making an impact and connecting strategy with results, apply today and help shape a thriving local economy.
As the Business & Investment Advisor, you will be responsible for driving economic growth by promoting the City as a desirable location for business investment, development, and innovation and support the implementation and coordination of the City's strategic economic development initiatives and functions.
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What we will offer you :
* Permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week).
* Remuneration package of $150,000.
* Access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Generous leave entitlements.
Your new role:
Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
* Identify key sectors and businesses considering relocation or expansion within Wagga Wagga and develop an understanding of their economic and business needs.
* Develop and implement a program to attract new businesses to Wagga Wagga including relocation to the Special Activation Precinct (SAP) or other areas within the City.
* Market the City and develop pitches to businesses highlighting Wagga Wagga as a place to live, work and invest, including development of inward investment promotional materials and representation of the City at local business and industry forums, expos and conferences.
* Develop and support strong working relationships with the City's business, industry networks and relevant Government Agencies.
* Undertake consultation as required to seek business input into economic development activities and identify priorities.
* Promote economic development and embrace new opportunities to allow businesses of all sizes in our region to thrive and innovate.
* Act as a business concierge for businesses in their dealings with Council.
* Assist in the delivery of outcomes from economic development strategies and master plans.
* Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and promotional materials.
What you will need to succeed :
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
* Class C Drivers Licence;
* Qualifications relevant to the role i.e., Business, Marketing, Commerce, and/or relevant experience;
* Substantial business and/or commercial industry experience relevant to the role; and
* A strong awareness of business or industry drivers that enable success and growth.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held week commencing Monday, 14 July 2025.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Ben Creighton, Manager City Growth & Regional Assets on 02 6926 9643 or 0400 380 618 .
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
All selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Each application will be considered on its merit.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.