The Role As an Economic Development Cadet, you’ll play a key role in shaping local economic growth. Working within the City Futures team, you’ll assist with strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and community consultation, while supporting initiatives such as business programs, talent attraction, and the night-time economy. You’ll also help develop a digital dashboard to track trends and outcomes. This cadetship combines hands-on experience with your university studies, giving you exposure to the diverse economic development functions of local government and contributing to the delivery of the Georges River Economic Development Strategy. The successful candidate will have Currently studying Economics, Commerce, Strategic or Urban Planning, Data Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field during the cadetship year. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with colleagues and the community. A collaborative mindset and commitment to values such as integrity, accountability, respect, and honesty. A proactive approach to problem-solving, using creative and lateral thinking to find solutions. Confidence working with numbers, data sets, and evidence-based insights to inform economic and strategic decisions. Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. An appreciation for diverse perspectives and a commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace. What we can offer you Temporary, Part-time - 21 hours per week (3 days per week) Salary from $56,243.45 - $64,236.59 per annum pro rata plus 12% superannuation Flexible working arrangements including hybrid work arrangement, flexible start and finish times Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities Sponsored Study Program - up to 6 days of paid study leave per 12 months study pro rata Generous leave benefits Employee Assistance Program Salary Packaging Options Employee Rewards Program Ongoing education and resources If you want to kick start your career in Local Government and get paid while you learn, take a look at the essential criteria located in the Position Description and submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered. If you would like further information on this role, please contact Chern Een Ewe, Acting Head of Economic Development on 02 9330 9352. Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday, 15 December 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST. Interview date: Week commencing 13 January 2026. Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check. Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
