The SSHED (Sutherland Shire Hub for Economic Development) is a not-for-profit business accelerator established by Sutherland Shire Council. The SSHED is part of a $5m training, education and business development precinct opened in November 2003. The SSHED is a business initiative of Sutherland Shire Council with funding assistance from the Commonwealth Government's Small Business Incubation Program, NSW State Government, the University of Wollongong and the Southern Sydney Institute of TAFE.The SSHED is part of council's strategy to stimulate economic growth and create jobs, by attracting new enterprises to the Shire and helping existing businesses succeed.

Cronulla Beach CBD Management is a business unit of Sutherland Shire Council, managed by Council's Property Division. The management of the CBD is a two-fold operation incorporating the responsibility for the CBD as a community asset as well as marketing and promoting Cronulla for the economic benefit of its businesses.Cronulla Beach CBD Management performs a range of tasks for the businesses within the rateable area, including:•events and entertainment•research•advertising and public relations•signage•retailer relations and communications•opportunities for businesses•promoting tourismCronulla Beach CBD management: maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; cleaning and maintenance, landscaping, security, lighting,busking and casual leasing permits.

Delivering marketing solutions to the Phoenix Beard managed shopping centre portfolio. Write and implement marketing strategies. Provide marketing support to Asset Management team for new business pitches.Deliver KPI's and property plans.Responsible for a combined marketing budget.Report and present all marketing activity to client with emphasis on measurable results.Manage and support onsite marketing managers. Ensure delivery of best value from external marketing consultants, agencies and suppliers.Delivery of refurbishment projects; branding and town centre marketing initiatives.Develop and launch new Phoenix Beard corporate identity.Be actively involved in the wider context of the UK shopping centre marketing industry through the BCSC Marketing Awards.

Develop and implement Marketing strategies for two shopping centers. Secure landlord funding and retailer approvals. Monitor, report and analysis of all marketing activity.Management of combined marketing expenditure Commission quantitative and qualitative research used for customer profiling and targeting. Working with advertising agencies, media buyers and PR consultants to achieve overall marketing objectives.Plan, implement and manage all promotional and event activity and programs.Develop mutually beneficial relationships with external organizations and community. Co-ordinate Centre retailers and head offices to ensure maximum advertising, promotional and PR opportunities for all parties.Develop the ‘Churchill Square’ and ‘Centre Court’ brand