Social Planning and Advocacy Officer

The Position
Fairfield City Council is seeking to employ an enthusiastic team member to undertake social planning, advocacy and policy/strategy development activities to enhance the health and wellbeing of the Fairfield City community.

You should have a good understanding of the function of social planning in Local Government, issues facing culturally diverse disadvantaged communities and how to advocate effectively to improve community outcomes. You will have the ability to work strategically and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including with other Council teams, executive leadership and with a range of government and non-government stakeholders.

You should have the ability to manage budgets and oversee corporate reporting and meet obligations to funding bodies as required.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as policy or social impact, together with demonstrated work experience
• A sound understanding of the function of social planning within a local government context
• Ability to build, nurture, and sustain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively deliver initiatives that improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities
• Demonstrated experience in social planning activities, including needs analysis, social impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, policy or strategy development, implementation and evaluation and reporting
• Experience in advocating for needs of disadvantaged communities in formal settings, including written submissions and in-person
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2)

Salary & Employment Conditions

• Permanent full-time position, working 70 hours per fortnight
• This position is a Grade 6, with a commencing annualised salary range of $95,321 p.a. with progression to $105,217 p.a. on demonstrated competencies. Performance progression will be up to $111,656 p.a. plus superannuation.

Benefits
Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work arrangement
• Wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Significant leave benefits 15 days Sick/Personal Leave, 2 days Health and Wellbeing Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER CONTACTS:
Enquiries regarding the position description should be directed to Peter Hope, Coordinator Social Planning & Advocacy on or A position description can be downloaded below.

CLOSING DATE:
Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 11.59pm

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to Peter Hope, Coordinator Social Planning & Advocacy and received by the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination at Council's expense.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

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FAIRFIELD NSW 1860
BRADLEY CUTTS
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