Coffs Harbour City Council

Sector Development Coordinator

• Are you passionate about supporting local businesses to thrive?
• Do you have the interpersonal skills to develop strong stakeholder relationships?
• Permanent Full-Time 35hrs per week with flexible work-life balance.

About the role

Join our dynamic team as a Sector Development Coordinator, where your passion for economic development will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Coffs Harbour economy. In this exciting position, you will lead innovative initiatives across key sectors, focusing on stimulating investment and creating job opportunities for our vibrant community.

Your expertise will be pivotal in developing strategic economic plans, attracting new businesses, and supporting existing ones to thrive. As a domain expert, you will foster connections with local business groups, industry associations and government departments, utilising your high-level communication and interpersonal skills to engage industry stakeholders.

You will take pride in facilitating impactful events, workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities to drive local collaboration and growth. You will be proficient in simultaneously managing multiple projects and possess the necessary skills to undertake general administration and website development tasks.

Understanding the needs of small businesses, you will provide essential tools and pathways for success while promoting the City's business support services and advocating for local enterprises. Your insights into the business support ecosystem will strengthen stakeholder engagement and ensure effective connections between clients and necessary services.

You will coordinate marketing campaigns targeting businesses and potential investors, oversee sector-related grant applications, and assist in preparing strategic documents that align with the City's economic development goals. Collaboration is key, and you will work closely with various internal teams to drive sector-related initiatives and organise forums that connect industry players.

Embrace this opportunity to join a team dedicated to fostering growth and enhancing community prosperity in our beloved region. We can't wait to hear from you!

About you?

• Tertiary qualifications in economic development, tourism marketing, business or other relevant areas
• Significant relevant experience in economic development and strategic planning
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of initiatives for economic growth
• Previous experience in the successful preparation of grant and funding applications

What's on offer?

• Starting salary from $89,207.39 + 11.5% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
• Scope for performance-based salary increases.
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Nicole McLennan, Team Leader Industry Development at nicole.mclennan@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4834 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on our Careers Page: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6724805

Applications are to be submitted by 23 Feb 2025 at 9pm (AEST, NSW) to be considered.

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.