Contract
Posted 12/04/2025
Closes 26/04/2025
Position Description - Economic Development Coordinator
March 2025
Position title Economic Development Coordinator
Position number 1234
Classification (Level) Level 6
Department City Development
Division City Activation
Business unit Economic Development
People Leader Unit Manager Economic Development
Local business community, business groups and business
service providers, State and Federal Government agencies
Key stakeholders including Department of State Development, Flinders
University, other local government authorities, Elected
Members, City of Marion business units
Community Vision: A liveable, sustainable community.
The strategic directions of Liveable, Sustainable, and Community reflect the aspirations of
the community for the City of Marion’s future.
A fourth strategic direction, Our Organisation, sets the focus for Council and its staff toward
fulfilling the 2024-2034 Community Vision and Strategic Directions. These interconnected
directions emphasise a commitment to achieving holistic outcomes for the council area
City of Marion Values
Our Values inform what is important in how we deliver for our community.
They aspire towards a consistent standard that can be expected from all who engage with
the City of Marion.
Our Community Vision
Together we…
Focus on the customer | We are:
experiences
Engage with respect | We are:
environment
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Position Description - Economic Development Coordinator
March 2025
Purpose
The role of Economic Development Coordinator forms part of Council’s Economic
Development Unit and will contribute to achieving the objectives of Council’s economic
development objectives found under the Community Pillar.
The position is responsible for the design and delivery of a wide variety of business specific
programs, events and services. Through engagement with the local business community, the
position will ensure that there are appropriate business services delivered to local small and
medium sized businesses, entrepreneurs and the general community.
This role will provide opportunities to collaborate, demonstrate innovation in a positive and
energetic team to inform the delivery of initiatives in the “Business, Growth and Engagement
Plan”.
This role requires demonstrated experience and ability in project management and will
oversee quality control through innovation and risk management strategies.
Strong marketing and communication skills, and ability to build and maintain solid
relationships (with internal and external) stakeholders will be vital to this role.
As an ongoing commitment to the organisation you will be responsible for delivering the
best service to our community and to improve residents’ quality life; continuously, smartly
and efficiently in the scope of your daily work.
Key Deliverables
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Position Description - Economic Development Coordinator
March 2025
Person Specification
Essential criteria
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Position Description - Economic Development Coordinator
March 2025
Desirable criteria
Standard conditions
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Position Description - Economic Development Coordinator
March 2025
Other conditions specific to the role
• Must hold a valid, full (unrestricted) driver's license in accordance with South Australian
requirements.
Position description confirmation and acknowledgement
New employee acknowledgement
By signing the ‘City of Marion Employment Acceptance Statement’ in your Letter of Offer, you
are agreeing to the Position Description attached to your Offer.
Employee name: Signature: Date:
Leader name: Signature: Date:
HR name: Signature: Date:
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