Economic Development Coordinator

Closing Date:
Reference number:
11126
Salary package:
from $121,441 to $127,203 per annum plus super
Date Added:

Ref: 11126

Salary Package: from $121,441 to $127,203 per annum plus super

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive, adaptable and diligent professional to contribute to the economic growth and development of the City. This position is based in Karratha offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits, including: 

  • Allowances
  • Six weeks’ annual leave
  • 13% Superannuation

The Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the City of Karratha provides best practice economic development services for our region. The position is required to provide direct supervision and leadership to a team of economic development and business engagement officers in the planning and implementation of a portfolio of industry leading economic development projects. 

This role is also required to proactively project manage key initiatives that support and grow local businesses, attract private investment and engage the public sector to facilitate sustainable economic development that has a benefit within the City of Karratha.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated significant practical experience
  • Substantial experience in the planning and management of projects
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience in economic development or other relevant industry
  • Exposure to working with/in local government (desirable)
  • Current C class driver’s licence
  • National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than six months old)

Applications are to include a completed application form, CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.  

For enquiries about this position, please contact our People & Culture team on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Monday 6th November 2023.  They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.
 

Documents
Application Form (365.81 KB)