Strategic Community Planner & Policy Lead

Careers at Council; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

3 weeks of personal leave

Paid parental leave

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Healthy Employee Program

Job summary

Maitland City Council is seeking a Social Planner to shape Maitland's community programs, services and infrastructure. You will work across planning, infrastructure and service delivery to translate evidence and community feedback into practical advice for Council.

You will lead policy development, engage diverse stakeholders and provide social impact guidance to support long-term outcomes for a growing community.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social planning, social sciences, behavioural sciences or related discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate meaningful community consultation and input.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to social and community infrastructure planning.
• Provide input into development applications and social impact assessments.
• Identify funding opportunities for community projects delivering lasting benefits.
• Work with community groups, government agencies and internal stakeholders to inform decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community consultation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social planning/related discipline

Job description

Maitland City Council is seeking a Social Planner to shape Maitland's community programs, services and infrastructure. You will work across planning, infrastructure and service delivery to translate evidence and community feedback into practical advice for Council.

You will lead policy development, engage diverse stakeholders and provide social impact guidance to support long-term outcomes for a growing community.