• Full-Time Permanent Position
• Based at Darley
• Band 6 - Salary $85,601.12 p.a to $92,915.01 p.a + 10.5% Super

As one of six municipalities in the Central Highlands region, Moorabool Shire provides a welcome change of pace to the hustle and bustle of the city and is just 45km away from Melbourne. Situated at the eastern step of the region, it strikes the perfect balance between enchanting terrain and a vibrant community.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community and Social Planner to join our Community Development team.

The successful applicant will provide research, planning and project management to facilitate data-driven decision making and planning across Council. The role provides the opportunity to engage across the organisation to plan for current and future service provision, and deliver social policy and infrastructure outcomes to meet the needs of the growing Moorabool Shire community. If you have demonstrated experience in community development and best practice engagement, we'd like to hear from you.

To view the full position description, click HERE or click the "Apply Now" button.

What we can offer

• GMHBA Health Cover available
• Monthly RDO
• Generous working from home arrangements
• Social Club and Staff Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Support
• Strong values with a life/work balance
• Opportunity to contribute in making a difference in the lives of the community and staff

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Tertiary qualifications in social science, policy, research, planning, or other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in community development and best practice engagement and consultation.
• Demonstrated high level of skills and experience in social research; demographic analysis and policy development to inform planning decisions, services and program development/delivery.
• Proven ability to prepare comprehensive strategic plans, reports, submissions and recommendations on key and emerging community issues with demonstrated extensive experience in engaging with community and presenting to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and the ability to build strong, credible relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to assess and interpret information to formulate recommendations and provide specialist advice to enable the organisation to achieve quality outcomes.
• Experience in the use and analysis of demographic data to forecast social trends, model the potential outcomes of policy change and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and services.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

It is a condition of employment that all Moorabool Shire Council employees declare their COVID-19 vaccination status by providing a COVID-19 certificate of evidence of vaccination, or a medically approved vaccination exemption prior to commencement. All positions at Council are covered by mandatory vaccination requirements and as such, the successful candidate must provide evidence of being COVID-19 vaccinated to Council as part of the pre-employment process.

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.