• Full-Time Permanent Position - Based at Darley
• Band 7 - Salary - $95,594.51 p.a to $106,496.30 p.a + 10.5% Super

About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy.

About the role

The Community Development service area aims to empower community members to create stronger, resilient, and more connected communities. Our focus is to build community capacity, support access and inclusion, develop opportunities for social connection and learning, and improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Do you want to lead the development of community profiles, social policies and frameworks to influence the provision of community services and infrastructure?

We are looking for an experienced Social Planner to lead and develop an evidence-base of social, community and demographic data to facilitate decision-making approach across Council in the planning of community services and infrastructure.

To view the full position description, see the document attached or click the Apply Now button below.

For further information about the role, please contact Troy Watson, Manager Community Development on (03) 5366 1423.

What we offer

• A dynamic team culture
• We invest in our people by providing relevant learning, development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• GMHBA Health Cover
• Monthly RDO
• Social Club and Staff Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Support

Send us an email at [email protected], using the subject line: Community and Social Planner enquiry via EthicalJobs, and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About you

You will be tertiary qualified in social science, policy, research, planning or other relevant field together with several years' experience in a planning or research role.

The successful applicant will also have demonstrated experience in community development and best practice engagement and consultation, and a proven ability to develop successful relationships and gain cooperation from a range of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, liaise effectively with professional networks, peak bodies, government, and other agencies to achieve community outcomes.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Moorabool Shire Council will enforce required vaccination obligations in accordance with Pandemic Workplace Orders.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to download and read the full PD then apply online by clicking the Apply Now button below.

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you’ll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter via the form below.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Glenn Bench, HRBP Recruitment Specialist on 5366 1418.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.