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Senior Investment Attraction Officer - City of Greater Bendigo, VICThe City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!The RoleIn this leadership role, your focus will be to proactively seek and support investment opportunities within the region and build strong relationships with stakeholders, developers, and landowners.You will:Identify, pursue, and facilitate investment opportunities to attract new businesses and developments to the Greater Bendigo region and grow existing industrySupport local businesses in their expansion efforts, including identifying and leveraging export opportunities to enhance their market reach and competitiveness.Manage and coordinate strategies, promotional material and initiatives advocating Bendigos competitive advantages and industry strengths that make Greater Bendigo an ideal destination to do business and investDevelop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, developers, landholders, and industry leaders, to support investment and economic growthAbout YouTo be successful in role you will have:Relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience of one or more of economic development, business development, business engagement, industry development, strategic planning or businessA strong understanding of economic development trends, concepts, issues and opportunities, and the role of Government in economic developmentProven ability to create effective and productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve the organisations objectivesHighly developed analytical, investigative, research and interpretative skillsExceptional communication, facilitation and negotiation skills demonstrated in a commercial outcome contextA satisfactory police records check is required for this position.Hybrid work options | Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loadingContribute to our community | Work close to home | Values based organisationPaid parental leave| Purchased leave | Study leave | Training & development opportunitiesVisit our Employee Benefitswebsitefor more of our benefits.ContactIf you require any further information regarding this position, please contact James Myatt, Manager Economy & Experience on 0438 086 169.We are currently recruiting for a Future Economy Project Officer,check out our website for details!To ApplyPlease submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 29 May 2025.Employer City of Greater Bendigo Address 195-229 Lyttleton TerraceBendigoVictoria,3550Australia Website www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/about-us/working-city Phone 1300 002 642 Email recruitment@bendigo.vic.gov.au Attachment Senior Investment Attraction Officer (new) PD.pdf Applications Close 29 May 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr