Data-Driven Community Policy & Social Planner

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

12% superannuation

Training & development

Fitness Passport & wellbeing programs

Permanent full-time role

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Social Planning Officer - Policy to shape how the Council responds to community needs using evidence, research and policy advice.

You will manage demographic information, contribute to the Social Profile, and analyse data to identify trends and priorities, undertaking social research, consultations and CPTED assessments, and preparing policy documents.

Qualifications

• Experience in social or community planning and related fields.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice on community needs and planning proposals.

Responsibilities

• Manage demographic information and contribute to Blacktown City’s Social Profile.
• Analyse data to identify community trends and priorities.
• Undertake social research, community consultation and social impact assessments.
• Provide advice on development proposals, social infrastructure planning and community safety issues.
• Prepare reports and policy documents and work with Council teams and community organisations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

Blacktown City is one of Australia’s most diverse and fastest-growing communities. As part of our Social Planning team, you help shape how Council responds to community needs by providing the evidence, research and advice that supports services, facilities and future planning.

As Social Planning Officer - Policy, you manage demographic information, contribute to Blacktown City’s Social Profile and analyse data to identify community trends and priorities. You undertake social research, community consultation and social impact assessments, and provide advice on development proposals, social infrastructure planning and community safety issues. You conduct Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments, prepare reports and policy documents, and work with Council teams, community organisations and the human services sector to support coordinated responses to local needs.

Your work helps Council plan services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and inclusion of residents. You provide practical advice based on evidence, advocate for better outcomes for the community and contribute to projects that improve liveability across Blacktown City.

You bring experience in social or community planning, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice on community needs, social infrastructure and planning proposals.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,940.24 per week
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

For more detail on this opportunity, clickhere to view or download the position description.

Contact officer: Holly Corpe on 0459 273 ***

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