- Work with a highly skilled and diverse, award-winning team.
- Deliver innovative strategic community planning policies and initiatives.
- Permanent Full-time position with flexible work arrangements available

About the role

The City of Coffs Harbour is looking for a Senior Community Planner to join our Sustainable Places Group, reporting to the Section Leader Local Planning.

In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to take the lead on community planning priorities, with a special focus on supporting our most vulnerable communities in the beautiful City of Coffs Harbour. As the Senior Community Planner, you'll play a key role in ensuring that we are addressing the needs of our community in an inclusive and effective way.

You'll be involved in some really important work as part of leading and coordinating the City's Community Planning Program including the development of strategies and policies that strengthen the community, building relationships with stakeholders, engaging with diverse community members, and researching key social issues that impact our city. You'll also be responsible for developing strategic community planning responses to key social issues, managing community consultation, and providing specialist advice on community related issues. Additionally, you will help us evaluate the impact of our policies and initiatives and coordinate advisory committees focused on community planning.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please review the attached position description.

About you?

We're looking for someone who is proactive, passionate, and dedicated to helping others. If you have tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community services or related disciplines and demonstrated experience in social research and policy development, along with experience in stakeholder engagement, this might be the perfect role for you.



The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a good understanding of social issues and government processes.

This position is an exciting opportunity to be part of a Section that is committed to making a real difference in our community. If you're ready to bring your positive energy and dedication to our team, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on offer?

- $96,123.76 per annum + Superannuation
- Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
- Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
- Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
- Scope for performance-based salary increases.
- Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure that the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a energetic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Marcy Mills, Section Leader Local Planning on [email protected] or via phone (02) 6648 4656 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at [email protected]

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on our Careers Page: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant/

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

📌 Senior Community Planner (Coffs Harbour)
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