Senior Social Planner - Sydney & Newcastle

Description

• Provide expert advice to public and private sector clients on social infrastructure and community development in greenfield areas as well as redevelopment of existing infill/brownfield urban areas.
• Design and lead innovative research and consultation/engagement processes to identify community needs and trends
• Lead the development and delivery of social planning services e.g. social strategies, social impact assessments (SIAs), community needs analysis and social infrastructure plans across Greater Sydney areas and Northern NSW/Hunter region.

Requirements

• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in social planning principles and practices
• Proven experience (ideally 6+ years) in community needs analysis, consultation, and the specific functional areas of social impact assessment.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills with the ability to draw on an evidence base to make compelling advices and strategies.
• Relevant Qualifications: A background in social planning, sociology, human geography, anthropology, town planning, or a related social science or health science field with demonstrated understanding of applied social and health science research methods

Benefits

• Hybrid working and part-time arrangements (3-4 days/week) are also available
• Competitive salary package, paid overtime, and allowances for professional memberships and professional development

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance