Social & Community Planner

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Location: Picton, New South Wales

Status: Temporary Full-Time position for 2 years – with possible extension

Salary: commencing from $104,598 + 12% Superannuation

Schedule: 35-hour week with access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

Ready to make a real difference in a rapidly growing community? We're looking for a passionate professional to lead social and community planning strategies that strengthen wellbeing, equity, and resilience across Wollondilly. In this role, you'll provide expert advice, deliver Social and Health Impact Assessments, and collaborate with Council, health partners, and local stakeholders to shape healthy, inclusive environments for the future.

(Please note: This position is a jointly funded position between Council and South Western Sydney Local Health District. The principal place of work will be at Council's offices in Picton, however, there will be potentially up to one day per week working at Liverpool Hospital in collaboration with the SWSLHD's Population Health Unit).

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Planning, Social Work/Social Sciences, Urban Planning, Public Health or related fields, and/or extensive demonstrated experience
• Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence & Current Working with Children's Check
• A well-developed understanding and experience of the relationship between the built environment and health and wellbeing outcomes
• Extensive experience in developing, implementing and monitoring social and community planning strategies, policies and place-based initiatives that promote social inclusion, equity, wellbeing and resilience across diverse and growing populations
• Proven ability to lead and deliver Social and Health Impact Assessments (SaHIA), with a strong understanding of land use planning processes and healthy built environment principles
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using demographic and social data to identify gaps, prepare reports, develop funding proposals, and inform short- to long-term strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with local health districts, government agencies, NGOs, and community groups to co-design responses to emerging needs and advocate for shared priorities

Located on Sydney's southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities. We offer opportunities to strengthen service delivery and a positive, supportive work environment with a variety of benefits to support, reward and engage our workforce, including:

• Growth Learning Program
• STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Further Information: Michelle Sheehan, Manager Community, Arts & Tourism on 0405 149 599

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 22 September 2025

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment, police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Apply for this role via Council's online recruitment platform.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Other

Industries: Government Administration

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