• $87,730 pa (Band 6) plus super
• Permanent Full time
• 19 day month

Hume City Council has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated person wishing to pursue a career in local government to work in the area of social policy and planning. This full-time position is located in Council's Population Health and Social Policy Team.

The position will contribute towards achieving Council's vision of social justice, community health, and wellbeing, life long learning and social inclusion. The role will involve social research and data analysis, service planning, policy development, and community engagement.

Experience in working across a broad range of social justice matters such as gambling, liquor, social and affordable housing, and social inclusion and community wellbeing is deemed highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a cooperative planning environment, working with both internal and external stakeholders to support Council's planning for existing and new communities and support the development of social policy and planning activities.

You will work within a team of enthusiastic planning professionals, which will provide you with a number of learning and skill enhancement opportunities as you work and lead across projects, teams and Departments in a collaborative manner.

Key Skills

• Proven skills and ability to collate, analyse, and present and communicate social planning data in a comprehensive and accessible manner, written and verbally
• Demonstrated skills in research, development and finalisation of social frameworks, policies, strategies, discussion documents, and working papers
• Well developed project planning, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to contribute to a co-operative planning environment working with both internal and external stakeholders

Company Profile

Hume City Council is a leader in local government and is recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality and support for its people.

Hume City is one of Australia's fastest-growing communities and with more people choosing to call Hume home, we're expected to welcome more than 57,000 new residents to our City over the next decade.

What We Offer

With our high level of employee engagement, Hume City Council offers a great working environment where you can develop your career. We offer flexible work arrangements and other benefits, such as study assistance and interest free loans for public transport. Our strong commitment to social justice and the environment provides opportunities for employees to participate in various programs.

For further information please view position description or contact Sam Ferrier on 9205 2558.