• SALARY: $1,945.90 - 2,229.30 per week + Super + Leaseback Vehicle
• Work Type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Oran Park

about the opportunity

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.

Are you a qualified Social Science or Community Development and Planning professional looking for an opportunity to have a wide-reaching yet direct impact in the community? We are looking for an experienced individual to lead our dynamic, fast-paced team to deliver innovative and inclusive programs to Camden’s evolving, ever-growing and changing community.

your role

You will lead our Community Planning and Development Team who manage a broad scope of portfolios including social inclusion, youth, children, families, seniors and disability. You will guide the team, to ensure a welcoming connected and inclusive community for all individuals.

Using your extensive knowledge of the social sector to aid in coordination and development of social planning, social policy and demographic analysis you will ensure the delivery of community services which continue to meet the need of the growing and changing demography of our LGA.

Your thorough understanding of social justice, diversity and inclusion principles, along with your effective leadership, communication, presentation and facilitation skills will see you succeed in this role.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in community development and planning, and/or social science, or equivalent;
• An understanding of and commitment to social justice principles;
• Experience in a supervisory role with demonstrated skills in providing effective leadership, mentoring and motivation of staff;
• Demonstrated experience in community planning, including consultation, research, data analysis and strategy development;
• Experience in policy analysis and development, especially in the fields of social infrastructure and social policy;
• Experience in developing programs and strategies in response to identified community needs;
• Understanding of Social Planning and Integrated Planning and Reporting;
• Demonstrated skills in managing budgets and financial reporting;
• Ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times.

Desirable:

• Experience and understanding of local government and its context;
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues faced in new and fast-growing communities.

next steps

For further Information, please contact Gunjan Tripathi, Manager Community Outcomes on 0429 061 328.

Position Description: For a full position description details click here. A position description is also attached.

To meet Council’s WHS requirements and in accordance with Council’s Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication. If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment and the decision of whether Council accepts the medical contraindication certificate, will be based on operational needs.