Strategic Community Planner - Flexible Policy & Impact

Careers at Council; Coffs Harbour City Council; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

Brand new office location at YarrilaPl

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a Senior Community Planner to lead strategic community planning initiatives and shape the future of the region. You will drive social planning outcomes, analyze trends and develop evidence-based strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.

This permanent full-time role offers flexible working arrangements, a dynamic team, and opportunities to influence long-term community benefits across NSW’s beautiful Coffs Harbour region.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic planning, policy development and social planning.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent written communication and ability to produce high-quality strategies and briefing papers.
• Advanced computer literacy across a range of digital systems and data sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic community planning initiatives and policy development.
• Develop evidence-based strategies, policies and planning frameworks for the city.
• Conduct social research, identify emerging issues and translate insights into policy recommendations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Initiative and energy

Multitasking in dynamic environments

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community development, planning, public policy or related discipline

Job description

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a Senior Community Planner to lead strategic community planning initiatives and shape the future of the region. You will drive social planning outcomes, analyze trends and develop evidence-based strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.

This permanent full-time role offers flexible working arrangements, a dynamic team, and opportunities to influence long-term community benefits across NSW’s beautiful Coffs Harbour region.