Hybrid Working Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week) Monthly RDO Salary: $109k - $122k Super Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government About Merri-bek City Council Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play. About the role Merri-bek City Council is looking for a suitably experienced practitioner to fill the position of Retail and Experience Economy Officer. The role will focus on facilitating and marketing Merri-bek’s retail and experience/visitor economy, as well as working collaboratively as part of a cross-Council team to enable the Brunswick Design District. As a member of the Economic Development team you will work primarily with Economic Development practitioners, Place Managers, Urban Designers and others across council to facilitate development of the retail, experience and visitor economy in key priority areas. This position will report into the Unit Manager Economic Development and will work on a varied and interesting range of programs and projects, including Council’s shopping strip renewal programs; vacant shop initiatives, special charge area programs, activity centre and visitor destination marketing initiatives, buy local programs, and the Brunswick Design District. Skills and experience require to perform the role A tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline Retail and/or experience & visitor economy development experience Experience with special rate or charge programs (advantageous; not essential) Demonstrated commercial and business acumen This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high performing and long-established economic development team in one of Melbourne’s most innovative and progressive local government areas. Additionally, it presents the opportunity to contribute to the continuing regeneration of the longest retail strip in Melbourne – namely, Sydney Road – and to work with and help support Merri-bek’s diverse community of design and creative-led businesses. An enthusiastic and energetic approach and your demonstrated ability to foster strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders are also essential. What the role can offer Monthly RDO Extensive opportunities for training & career development Salary sacrifice options A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options Employer-supported study assistance schemes Wellness programs Further support offered for our staff Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave Purchase leave Ceremonial leave Gender affirmation leave Family violence leave For further information about this position please contact Chris Cheal, Unit Manager Economic Development at cchealmerri-bek.vic.gov.au or on 9384 9240. Applications close: 11:30pm, Tuesday, 2 April 2024. Before submitting an application please view the Position Description. How to apply Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents. Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council. Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email. Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture. We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on recruitmentmerri-bek.vic.gov.au Our Commitment In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality. Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.