Social Planning Officer

2 weeks ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Social Planning Officer to join our Community Development team at Blacktown City Council.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping Blacktown's future by reviewing social impact assessments for new developments and conducting research into community needs.

You will also support the team by developing innovative strategies to address the evolving needs of our diverse community.

Reporting directly to the Coordinator Social Planning, you will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that our social and cultural infrastructure is responsive and inclusive.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Tertiary qualification (minimum diploma) in social science, social planning, town planning or a related discipline.
  • Extensive work experience in community engagement or a social/community planning role.
  • Demonstrated experience in primary research/ data collection and the application of primary and secondary research methodologies delivering human services research and analysis projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in assessing and giving professional comments from a social perspective on Planning Proposal, State Significant Development Applications, Development Applications and other development issues.
  • Demonstrated experience working as a member of a team to deliver collaborative outcomes.
  • Demonstrated high-level written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Computer literate in basic office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications.
  • Current class C driver's licence.
Remuneration and Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

  • Entry level for this position starts at $1,798.21 per week.
  • 35-hour working week.
  • Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement.
  • Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our Commitment to Safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety.

We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

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