Social Planning Officer - Ballarat

• Permanent, Full time
• Band 6 range $81,777 - $88,340 p/a plus 10.5% super
• Hybrid work environment

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Health and Social Planning this role leads the identification and response to key social issues, development and trends of established and emerging communities. This includes but is not limited to the areas of gambling harm, alcohol and other drugs, affordable housing and homelessness. The role also contributes to the development, delivery and review of organisational strategies and policies and will monitor and review information and data, presenting this information in appropriate ways to assist the building of knowledge and understanding of the social needs of our community.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in undertaking collection and analysis of social data and evidence to inform decision making and policy development. You will be able to manage projects and facilitate involvement of community members, internal colleagues and other community partners and stakeholders to understand local social needs, resulting in evidence based and best practice responses.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and some relevant experience or substantial experience in social policy and/or a related field
• Prior experience in working with community and partner organisations to achieve health and social outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in the collection and analysis of data and information to inform decision making in relation to health or social policy planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated experience in managing relationships in a political environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong administrative and organisational skills to support the preparation of information and reports for a range of audiences.
• Strong competence in the operation of Windows-based programs and other relevant systems.

Contact

For further information please see the position description or for further queries contact Breanna Doody, Coordinator Health and Social Planning on 0458 301 701 or Breannadoody@ballarat.vic.gov.au, using the subject line: Social Planning Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To Apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply and submit your application.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter and a current resume and address the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.