Temporary Full time position up to 12 months (35 hours per week)Salary from $127,****** to $137,****** per annum + 12% superannuationExciting role providing an important service to our communityWorking with a dynamic, multidisciplinary and community-focused teamPlay a key role in influencing strategic decisions made by Council affecting our communityGenerous career development opportunities and exciting career development opportunities
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Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other.
Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity.
We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves.
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The Community Life and Activation Section of Council is focused on strengthening the conditions for community wellbeing through planning for, building on and celebrating the strengths, assets and opportunities of the people and places of Campbelltown.
Social Planning is an integral part of the work of Community Life and Activation by ensuring that the community and its needs and aspirations are well understood, and that planning, city development and service delivery effectively contribute to strong social and cultural outcomes.
Social Planning is a high priority for Council with steady population growth, Greenfield site development and urban renewal programs across our LGA.
About the role:
Campbelltown City Council is seeking a forward-thinking,



motivated and experienced Strategic Social Planner and Social Planner to plan and deliver social planning and capacity building initiatives that align with Council's overall future objectives.
Key responsibilities of this position will be:
To undertake social research and analysis and identify social trends and community needsProvide expert social planning advice and recommendations to support the planning and development of the CityProvide expert advice on social infrastructure and community development in Greenfield estates and redevelopment of existing urban areasTo develop, collect and report on an appropriate set of social outcomes and community wellbeing measuresContribute to organisation-wide strategy and planning decisions that deliver sustainable community outcomes.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in one or more of social planning, social and behavioural sciences, public policy, town planningKnowledge and demonstrated expertise in social planning principles and practicesExcellent written communication skills along with strong ability to influence othersProven experience in one or more of social research and planning, policy development, monitoring government policy, analysing data,



project managing and implementing social infrastructure initiativesExperience and knowledge of social infrastructure planning, funding models and developer contributionsExceptional report writing and presentation skills with the ability to draw on an evidence base to make a compelling caseCommunity-focused and committed to ensuring local communities are great places for allDemonstrated ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCommitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism.
It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown's future.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you'll receive the following benefits:
Temporary full time, up to 12 months (35 hours per week)Attractive salary from $127,******to $137,****** per annum + 12% superannuationProductive team culture with regular social events and robust belief in respecting work/life balanceGenerous leave provisionsFortnightly paySecure staff car park
Key contactFor further information on this position, please contact Luke Bonnell – Coordinator Social Outcome & Place, on ************.
Applications close: MidnightFriday,21 August ****
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
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📌 Strategic Social Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 New South Wales