Band 6: $87,041 - $94,749 per annum plus super (pro rata)

• Permanent, Part-time position 4 days a week
• Foster creative industries and diverse businesses in our vibrant, expanding municipality.
• Located in Preston, five-minute walk from the train station.  

Darebin City Council is looking for a dynamic and motivated Active Spaces Officer to complement our experienced Economic Development team. We work across Council and the community to encourage a vibrant, innovative, sustainable and socially progressive local economy.
 
About us:

The City of Darebin is located in the inner northern region of Melbourne. More than 140,000 people call Darebin home. The City of Darebin assist the community to encourage a vibrant, innovative, sustainable and socially progressive local economy. The Active Spaces Officer vacancy sits in our experienced Economic Development team, within the City Sustainability and Strategy Division.
 
What the role entails: 

• Lead programs and initiatives including Active Spaces in Darebin that facilitate the activation of vacant commercial properties within Darebin, particularly in shopping strips.
• Develop strategies and actions to attract, retain, develop and grow new and existing businesses and industry in Darebin.
• Develop strategies and initiatives to increase employment opportunities for Darebin residents in particular creative businesses.

 
Who we are looking for:

• Relevant experience and or qualifications in any of these fields: business, creative industries, placemaking and/or planning.
• You have experience to develop and deliver multiple activation projects.
• You have experience in dealing with landlords, real estate agents and or developers in the context of commercial leasing or business start-up.
• You have ability to develop and implement strategies and programs to support creative industries within Darebin.

Benefits of joining:

• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working options and arrangements available.
• Social activities and social club.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
• Opportunities for secondments and promotions within the local government and wider Victorian Public Sector.
• Supportive and inclusive culture.

You can obtain further information by contacting Brodie Butler-Robey, Place Manager – Rucker Ward on 0455 600 393 or 
brodie.butler-robey@darebin.vic.gov.au.

How to apply

Applicants must respond to the key selection criteria contained in the position description.

Press here to apply, find out more about the role, and to review the Position Description via the City of Darebin careers page.

Applications close 12pm, Thursday 31 October 2019.

Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Safety screening processes apply.

Apply online at www.darebin.vic.gov.au or forward hard copy applications to: Manager People and Development, Darebin City Council, PO Box 91, PRESTON VIC 3072.