Senior Economic Development Officer

Senior Economic Development Officer

Permanent Full Time (with flexible hours)

Band 7 $108545.62 super RDO(RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why Youll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave 18 weeks parental leave plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development leadership courses and learning workshops Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping one of Melbournes most dynamic local economies. As a Senior Economic Development Officer youll contribute to Yarras place-based economic development agenda supporting local businesses activity centres and precincts that define the character of our community.

Youll join a high-performing collaborative Economic Development team and work closely with colleagues across Council and external partners to deliver strategic initiatives that support business growth attract investment strengthen the visitor and nighttime economy and build long-term economic resilience.

Were proud to offer flexible working arrangements strong internal development pathways and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and role plays a key role in delivering initiatives that promote business growth precinct vitality investment and employment opportunities. Working closely with internal teams local traders and other partners the role contributes to creating a resilient inclusive and sustainable local economy.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for an experienced economic development professional or someone with a closely related background who is motivated to deliver place-based outcomes aligned with Councils Plan the Economic Development Strategy and a range of exciting economic initiatives across Yarra.

Yarra City Council is a Dynamic and ProgressiveOrganisation proud of our inclusive culture and diversity. We strive to make a positive difference in peoples lives and our community.

Need More Info

For further information please refer to the Position Description or contact Brodie ButlerRobey CoordinatorEconomic Development at (03)or

101102 - Senior Economic Development Officer - Position Description (January 2026).pdf

Applications close on:Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 11:00am

How to Apply

To apply for this role please upload your CV Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarras Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisationand supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally religiously and linguistically diverse people young people older people women and people who identify as gay lesbian bisexual transgender intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.