Social & Community Planner

1 week ago

Picton, New South Wales, Australia Wollondilly Shire Council Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Reference Number: S

Closing Date: 29/09/2025

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (24 months )

Social & Community Planner

Summary of the position:

  • Picton location
  • Temporary Full-Time position for 2 years – with possible extension
  • Salary commencing from $104, % Superannuation
  • 35-hour week with access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About the opportunity:

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).

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

  • 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, including through the creation of inclusive programs and community spaces.
  • 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 the local health districts, government agencies, non-government organisations, and community groups to co-design responses to emerging needs and advocate for shared priorities.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney's southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

  • Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
  • Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
  • Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
  • Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

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

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 22 September 2025

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together

Only applications received via Council's online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

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

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. 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.

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