Fairfield City Council oversees one of the biggest and most multicultural local government areas in Australia. With 27 suburbs, over 200,000 residents and a community that speaks more than 70 different languages, making the Fairfield City area a unique, challenging and dynamic work environment.

Fairfield City Council can offer you an exciting career for personal and professional growth. Our organisation appreciates the value of work/life balance, recognises and rewards performance. As a winner of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award 'Most progressive council in NSW', you can be confident in being part of an organisation that promotes what is best for employees and the community.

Fairfield City Council employees can enjoy the benefits of:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and wellbeing leave
• Paid parental leave
• Recognition Awards Program
• Library membership and access to free resources
• Discounted gym membership (at Administration Centre) or staff rates at three Council leisure centres
• Educational assistance and access to professional development opportunities

THE POSITION:

Council's Social Planning and Community Development division is looking for a high performing individual who is passionate about making a difference in the community. As a Social Planning and Advocacy Officer – Health Development, you will use your project/program management, communication and organisational skills to implement and evaluate health initiatives to meet the health needs of the Fairfield City community.

You should have a good understanding of the social and community issues facing disadvantaged communities and how that impacts on health outcomes and have the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including those in the Fairfield City Health Partnership and Alliance (FCHPA), the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) and South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN), to develop strategies or innovative solutions.

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Temporary full-time position, 70 hours per fortnight up to 30 June 2027 (with possibility of extension)
• This position is a Grade 6 and the starting salary is $95,321 p.a.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dany Ngov, Coordinator Social Planning and Advocacy on 0427 453 608.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 10 August 2025

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address all criteria in the About You section to be considered. A Position Description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council's Website. To apply online, visit Council's Website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au and select the Quick Link for Career Opportunities. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense. Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer.

NOTES:

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