Community Planner

Community Planner

About the role
The Community Planner provides strategic planning for community infrastructure and community development initiatives to ensure Council is providing quality programs, activities and facilities that enable a healthy, connected, and inclusive community. You will be working alongside a team of community and recreation planners dedicated to achieving outcomes for the Maitland community.

The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and reviewing innovative and effective strategies, policies and plans in accordance with Council's delivery program and strategic framework. You will undertake research and data analysis to identify social trends and undertake a social planning approach across the Maitland Local Government Area.

The position will see you will foster positive relationships with community, key agencies and organisations, and leverage support to deliver initiatives across the local government area. You will also facilitate opportunities for key stakeholder and community input into the planning of community infrastructure, programs and initiatives.

About You
To be successful in this role you will have degree qualifications in planning, public policy or social and behavioural sciences or equivalent industry experience, and will have demonstrated, contemporary experience in the areas of social policy and planning.

In addition, your project management experience, and the ability to research, analyse and utilise information to contribute to strategic plans, reports and policies will allow you to hit the ground running in this role. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will have a proven ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and work well with cross functional project teams. You will also possess a valid Working With Children Check clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits
This is a full-time role with a salary ranging from $95,236 up to $105,712 per year based on previous skills/experience + 11.5% super.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

• Flexible Work Options
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Employee Program
• Long service leave after 5 years

Questions?

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, contact Whitney Hainey, Coordinator Community and Recreation Planning on 4931 2855.

Applications close: Sunday 13 April 2025

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation ([email protected])

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, employment history checks (past 5 years), psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit our website and search 'work with us'.