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Business Engagement Lead

City Strategy

Temporary Full Time – 12 month contract (with flexible hours)

Band 6– $97,222.14 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Lead the coordination and delivery of the Business Concierge Service and in addition, work closely on a significant business improvement initiative as part of the Business Approvals Incentive Scheme Pilot.
• Supervise the Business Concierge officer and work with a diverse range of stakeholders across Council while contributing to meaningful organisational and community outcomes.
• Create positive and collaborative working relationships with businesses, internal stakeholders and industry bodies through direct engagement to support a review of the Business Concierge Service for Yarra. 

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

Yarra City Council is seeking a Business Engagement Lead to deliver Council's Business Concierge service within the Economic Development team. Within this role you will also support the implementation of service review and improvement recommendations, to modernise processes, efficiencies and customer experience enhancements.

This role will coordinate the team to effectively deliver the day-to-day operations of the Business Concierge service that supports businesses to establish, grow and invest in Yarra. Working alongside the Business Transformation branch to assess system requirements, review process and implement the end-to-end service delivery processes, helping Council deliver a more efficient, customer-centred and financially sustainable service.

The Business Engagement Lead will develop, monitor and report on success metrics for the Business Concierge service to further understand the service end to end and develop practical recommendations for service improvements. Working closely with the Business Transformation branch, key regulatory departments, internal stakeholders and the project governance groups to support the delivery of a significant business improvement initiative as part of the Business Approvals Incentive Scheme Pilot.

This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments of local government broadening understanding of the complexities of supporting a diverse business community within a progressive local government environment. 

We're proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity for a local government practitioner looking to further develop their skills in economic development, customer service as well as service improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a candidate with experience in economic development, business engagement, customer service, project planning and implementation, to help deliver outcomes for the Economic Development team in collaboration with the Business Transformation branch.

You will bring:

• Strong business acumen and relevant experience in business support or regulation, preferably in local government or a comparable setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead team members and internal stakeholders in delivering projects and services, with clear priorities, responsibilities and milestones.
• Strong customer focus, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice and deliver positive customer outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including businesses, industry, government and internal regulatory teams.
• Strong project and program management skills, including implementing initiatives, analysing data, monitoring outcomes and making evidence-based recommendations.

Yarra City Council is a progressive organisation proud of its inclusive culture, commitment to continuous improvement and focus on delivering positive outcomes for the community. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is valued and where every employee contributes to building a climate-resilient future.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact either Megan Haberle at megan.haberle@yarracity.vic.gov.au or Brodie Bulter-Robey at brodie.butler-robey@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 Business Engagement Lead Position Description.pdf

Applications close on: Thursday 1 October 2026, at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.