Senior Social Planner

City of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Adelaide is seeking a Senior Social Planner within the Park Lands, Policy & Sustainability Program to shape a more inclusive, equitable and connected city.

You will bring social research, policy and community development expertise to Council's planning and decision-making, ensuring the needs of residents, workers, visitors and students are considered in the development of policies, programs and services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social research and planning.
• Knowledge of community engagement principles.
• Understanding of socio-urban needs in inner-city environments.
• Ability to collaborate with government and non-government partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead social research, impact analysis and policy development.
• Coordinate strategic projects addressing homelessness and inclusion.
• Advise Council and executives with evidence-based recommendations.
• Support evaluation of programs to improve social outcomes.

Skills

Social research

Policy development

Community engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

As a Senior Social Planner within the Park Lands, Policy & Sustainability Program, you will help shape a more inclusive, equitable and connected city. You will bring social research, policy and community development expertise to Council's planning and decision-making, ensuring the needs of Adelaide's residents, workers, visitors and students are considered in the development of policies, programs and services.

Working across a diverse portfolio of social planning priorities, you will lead research, social impact analysis, policy development and strategic projects that respond to emerging community needs. Current priorities include homelessness, disability access and inclusion, safer cities, and social infrastructure planning aligned with Council's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.

You will also provide expert advice and recommendations to Council and Executive Management, build strategic partnerships across government and the community sector, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen community capacity and celebrate social diversity. The role also includes supporting the evaluation and continuous improvement of programs and services that contribute to positive social outcomes across the city.

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Working Rights - Eligibility

We welcome applications from candidates with valid Australian work rights, including those holding a visa with sufficient and appropriate work rights for the position. Australian citizenship is not required; however, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in social research and planning, policy development, monitoring government policy, analysing data, project managing and implementing social infrastructure initiatives.
• Sound knowledge of community engagement principles and their application.
• Knowledge of community and social development principles and their application including understanding of the role of a Capital City Government, needs of different population groups and socio-urban characteristics of an inner city environment and the social service responses.
• Understanding of major social policy issues and players, including the role of the non-government sector and the 3 spheres of government in the provision of social services.
• Knowledge of government and non-government policy and programs and sources of funding and current social research institutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to internal and external customers and to working with the community through consultation using community development principles.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community's wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

Please be advised this is a permanent full time position with starting salary at the Level 7 Classification commencing at $121,482 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.