• $85,128 - $102,120 (possible progression to $106,245) + Super
• Access to Flexi-Time + Flexible Working Arrangements

the opportunity

Located in the heart of the inner west, between the cities of Sydney and Parramatta, the Burwood Local Government Area has been identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW Government - highlighting its strategic importance for the whole Sydney Metropolitan area.

A cosmopolitan destination offering unique shops and cafes, well designed public spaces and intriguing laneways with public art, cultural events and easy access to the Sydney CBD, Parramatta and the Western Sydney region, it is an area with a strong and vibrant future.

Burwood Council is going through an exciting period of change designed to deliver re-imagined services and better meet the needs of Burwood’s growing and changing community.

Following a restructure process, the Senior Social Planner is a new permanent role located within the dynamic and agile Community & Culture Team - focussed on strengthening relationships across the community and delivering tangible social and cultural outcomes.

About the role

In this role you will plan, develop and deliver Council’s ongoing program of social and cultural planning, strategy and policy projects based on comprehensive research, community engagement and internal collaboration processes.

Key accountabilities include:

• Undertaking social research, needs assessments and demographic analysis to identify community needs and trends.
• Preparing and executing Council’s social, cultural and specialist strategic plans and policies based on comprehensive research and community engagement processes, including but not limited to the Crime Prevention Plan, Disability Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan, Burwood Cultural Plan, Multicultural Action Plan, Youth Strategy and Seniors Strategy within designated timeframes.
• Providing expert level knowledge and advice about community priorities and needs to other areas of the organisation and externally to drive improvements in the local area.
• Leading social research projects across Council on specialist program and planning areas, such as homelessness, community sector capacity and social infrastructure.
• Leading innovative community engagement and consultation processes.
• Managing complex and potentially high-profile social planning matters, including reviewing and preparing social impact assessments.

About you

The successful candidate must have tertiary qualifications in Social Science, Social Policy or Planning or a related discipline with contemporary experience in leading a diverse range of contemporary social and cultural planning and policy development projects.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in developing and implementing innovative and best practice social research methodologies and effective community engagement processes.

You will bring exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present with credibility, facilitate collaboration and prepare high quality reports and plans. The ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities is essential for this role.

A Working with Children Check is also required for this role.

next steps

This is an exciting new role offering enormous career development potential and the opportunity to contribute to key strategic priorities of Burwood Council.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description, attached below.

Any enquiries can be directed to: Brooke Endycott, Director Community Life Phone, on: (02) 9911 9891.