Economic Development Officer

Job No: FSC140
Location: Forbes

About Forbes and Council

Forbes Shire Council is a well-established, professional Council within the Central Western Region of NSW.

The Township of Forbes is a vibrant community that is undergoing large growth and development and as such, is regarded as a great place to live. With a close-knit community of 10,000 residents, Forbes offers a great lifestyle with quality, affordable real estate, both private and public school as well as a broad range of various sporting and community groups.

About the Opportunity

Council is seeking applicants for the position of Economic Development Officer. This is a full-time position and the primary purpose of this role is to promote Forbes to new business as well as enhance and support the existing business within the Shire. Other details relating to this position are:

  • This position is graded within the Professional / Specialist Band 3, Level 1 in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2017;
  • The grade applicable to this position is Grade 14-17;
  • The salary is between $1141.30 to $1404.20 per week based on a 35 hour, 9-Day Fortnight
  • Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2017
  • You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job
  • Forbes Shire Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Aboriginal persons are encouraged to apply

VIEW FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION BY CLICKING HERE

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.  You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below.  You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume.  A cover letter is not required.  Council will only accept applications submitted on line.

Forbes Shire Council operates a merit-based recruitment process.

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

  • A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense), including a hearing and drug and alcohol test
  • Please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current
  • Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role applied for requires a Working with Children Check
  • Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
  • Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Forbes Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file, and accessed by Council Records Staff and members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. Applicants may request their information be returned to them at the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Other Important Details

Enquiries:  Jennifer Parker, Manager Property and Investment on 02 6850 2300 for further information.

Closing Date: 4.00pm, Thursday 28 February 2019

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application!

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