- Temporary (fixed term) Part
time, (30.4 hours per week) until mid March 2027
- Band 7 - $113K
– $127K plus 12% superannuation (pro rata)
- Based at
Civic Centre, Doncaster

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks andgalleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure thatManningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

Quality of life is a key focus in our community.
At Council, our job doesn’t end at infrastructure and open spaces. We provide a
range of home and community based services designed to support residents to
live independently and maintain vital community connections. We are always
looking for ways to improve our residents’ lives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

The Social Planning Lead will provide leadership
on evidence-based policy and planning practice, and design and deliver projects
which respond to the social needs of established and emerging communities. The role
will have oversight of the health and wellbeing priorities within the
Manningham Council Plan.

Skills and experience

- Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in
social planning, social science or related disciplines.
- Experienced team leader skilled with an




interpersonal ability engage stakeholders, collaborate, negotiate, and
well-executed written and oral communication.
- Skilled in the collection, analysis,
dissemination and reporting of social data; provision of high-level
advice; and contribution to key policies.
- Highly skilled in developing effective
relationships and robust partnerships across government, academic,
community and private sectors.
- Agile project manager in delivery of projects
to deadline and budget, with an ability to work within a project
management framework, organisational policies, and legislation.

Position Description can be viewed below or is
available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section: Job Vacancies

Applications close on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at
11:00pm .

Councilrecognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensureequity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications fromunderrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, genderidentities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policiesand practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support variouscommunication methods when working remotely.

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

Manningham Councilis a child protected organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold aWorking with Children Check.

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📌 Social Planning Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 Melbourne