Economic Development Specialist

• Be part of a team that drives innovation and economic opportunities
• Build strong stakeholder partnerships
• Full time permanent role, 35-hour week with flexible arrangements available

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it.

City of Newcastle (CN) currently has an opportunity for an experienced and innovative Economic Development Specialist to join our team, assisting in the delivery of programs and projects that address identified business needs and opportunities outlined in relevant CN strategies and plans.

In this role, you will drive economic growth and innovation by developing, facilitating, and managing strategic partnerships that support local business, industry and community outcomes. You will engage with stakeholders to identify and develop opportunities, deliver initiatives, and promote programs that strengthen the economic health of the Local Government Area (LGA). Your work will directly contribute to creating a more vibrant, prosperous and liveable city for all.

Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

You'll see the impact of your work firsthand, collaborating with passionate colleagues who are committed to each other, the city, and the wider region.

You’ll contribute to bold, community-focused initiatives alongside a skilled and passionate team, helping to shape the future of our city.

Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community.

You’ll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.

And we’ll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.

Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.

With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision.

With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co-create a sustainable region with us.

Why join CN? 

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape. To read more, visit here! 

• 35-hour week with flexible work arrangements available
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Don’t just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 03 August 2025

Remuneration: $115,182.69 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Contact: Georgia Lazzari - Destination & Economy Manager - 02 4974 2870 or glazzari@ncc.nsw.gov.au

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.