Strategic Community Policy Architect

City of Coffs Harbour; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a senior planner to lead the development of evidence-based strategies, policies and planning frameworks, focused on strengthening communities and informing council decisions.

You will conduct social research, identify emerging issues, analyse complex information, and translate insights into practical policy recommendations, working with internal teams, government agencies and community partners to address social challenges.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate social data into policy guidance.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development or social planning.
• Ability to identify issues and develop actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• You will lead evidence-based strategies and planning frameworks.
• You'll undertake social research and transform insights into policy.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive coordinated responses.
• This role focuses on strategy, policy and direction, not frontline delivery.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Policy development

Social research

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences/planning/public policy

Job description

City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a senior planner to lead the development of evidence-based strategies, policies and planning frameworks, focused on strengthening communities and informing council decisions.

You will conduct social research, identify emerging issues, analyse complex information, and translate insights into practical policy recommendations, working with internal teams, government agencies and community partners to address social challenges.