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Salary: AUD $138,505 - $155,210 per annum plus Superannuation
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Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision .
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
The City's Strategy & Urban Analytics Unit develops strategies and policies that support the social, cultural and economic life of the city. Through our Social Strategy Team we support the City to work towards a socially just and resilient City, working with the community, stakeholders and others to further the vision of Sustainable Sydney 2030 - 2050.
This exciting role works collaboratively to develop, implement and evaluate social sustainability policies, strategies and action plans. It also provides social planning research and advice on matters including social infrastructure provision, social services and programs provision, and strategic land use planning policy.
You will develop relationships, support teams across Council and coordinate research, engagement and approvals for informed social strategy that meets the needs of our community. You will have experience in a high-volume work environment, excellent collaboration skills, strong project management and briefing skills, and are an experienced strategic problem solver.
To be considered for this opportunity you will hold relevant degree level qualifications and/or have experience in the Social Science, Social Research, Sociology, Public Policy, Social Planning. You will also have proven knowledge of and experience in addressing contemporary and wide-ranging social policy issues, through research and strategy development.
To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration form.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 26th February.
For further information contact: Vanessa Gordon, Manager Social Strategy on 0459 925 104
A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.
We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.
