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Social Planning and Policy Officer

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6750785

  • Temporary full-time position (Parental Leave Cover)
  • Competitive base salary of between $93,833.64 and $102,103.38 per annum plus 11.5% super and annual leave loading
  • Access to monthly RDOs
  • Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
  • Enjoy discounted gym memberships
  • Generous personal and carers leave
  • Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Join our Community Partnerships/ Youth, Social Planning & Equity team! As the Social Planning and Policy Officer, you will be responsible for contributing to the preparation and delivery of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and the wider community. This includes planning for and assisting in the identification of current and future community needs, demands and expectations as they relate to health, wellbeing and social planning and policy

What a typical day will look like;

  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of social, health, and wellbeing strategies, plans, and policies to ensure they reflect evolving community needs.
  • Undertake research, data analysis, and community engagement to inform policy development and identify service gaps, trends, and emerging issues.
  • Provide expert advice and briefings to internal stakeholders, including Councillors and executive teams, on matters impacting community wellbeing and inclusion.
  • Advocate to all levels of government and external agencies regarding legislation, funding, and services that support equitable health and wellbeing outcomes.
  • Foster strong partnerships with community groups, service providers, and government bodies to support coordinated and collaborative planning and delivery.

What you will bring to the role;

  • Significant experience in developing and implementing effective strategic plans, policy development and research that informs, influences and facilitates implementation and monitoring of plans and policies.
  • Well-developed understanding of engagement practices and principles.
  • An understanding of the complexities in the provision of community services in a local government setting and knowledge of social planning theories, methodologies and their application.
  • Achievements in community engagement, customer service excellence and continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Demonstrated understanding of public health planning, the state public health and welling being plan and the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
  • Experience in developing and/ or implementing public health and wellbeing plans in the Victorian context would be advantageous.

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

  • Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
  • Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
  • Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Nichole Johnson, Manager Community Partnerships, during business hours on 0438 384 183 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Wednesday 23 April 2025

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Applications Close: 23 Apr 2025

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Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

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·         Nillumbik Shire Council Enterprise Agreement

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  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.