Business Development Officer

This exciting role is responsible for promoting and delivering business and industry initiatives that foster a thriving and sustainable local economy and assist business to succeed in the Tweed. The objective is to support new and existing businesses and drive long-term sustainable economic growth and opportunities for the Tweed.

About the role:

• You will coordinate strategic business and industry development initiatives and projects aligned to the Tweed and NSW regional plans. This includes programs and events that attract and support businesses so they can succeed in Tweed.
• You will connect and collaborate with business and industry, business chambers and regional stakeholders requiring some flexibility of work hours to attend business events.
• You will be a great communicator and key point of contact for business and industry to connect them to the business advice and support they need to achieve their goals.
• You will secure and manage grant applications for business and industry initiatives.
• You will be part of the Destination and Industry Development team that makes a difference by contributing to a vibrant community so that Tweed is a great place to live and visit.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $79,092 per annum with competency-based increments up to $93,685 per annum, plus 11% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight 
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A great communicator and connector who thrives on meeting people and working with them to build strong relationships, deliver positive outcomes and celebrate success.
• Experience in coordinating projects and programs that deliver economic outcomes.
• A passion for organising and hosting business and industry events and initiatives such as capacity building workshops, networking events, and placemaking and activations in CBD areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build relationships and communicate in plain language and with impact.
• Experience in securing and aquitting grant funding.
• A team player with the ability to work productively and collaboratively to deliver results.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 5 April 2024 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

• Describe your experience in delivering strategic projects and programs that deliver economic outcomes for business and industry.
• Describe your experience delivering and coordinating events such as business workshops, networking events and placemaking activations.
• Describe your experience in collaborating with business and industry stakeholders, government representatives and community to achieve set goals and deliver results.
• Detail your experience in securing and acquitting grants.
• Describe your communication style, interpersonal skills and approach to teamwork.

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