Strategic Social Planner

Permanent Full-Time position (35 hours per week)

Salary from $122,217.28 to $132,292.32 per annum + 12% superannuation

Exciting role providing an important service to our community

Working with a dynamic, multidisciplinary and community-focused team

Play a key role in influencing strategic decisions made by Council affecting our community

Generous professional development opportunities and exciting career development opportunities

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

The Community Life Section of Council is focused on strengthening the conditions for community wellbeing through planning for, building on and celebrating the strengths, assets and opportunities of the people and places of Campbelltown.

Social Planning is an integral part of the work of Community Life by ensuring that the community and its needs and aspirations are well understood, and that planning, city development and service delivery effectively contribute to strong social and cultural outcomes. Social Planning is a high priority for Council with steady population growth, Greenfield site development and urban renewal programs across our LGA.

About the role:

Campbelltown City Council is seeking a forward-thinking, motivated and experienced Strategic Social Planner and Social Planner to plan and deliver social planning and capacity building initiatives that align with Council’s overall future objectives. Key responsibilities of this position will be:

To undertake social research and analysis and identify social trends and community needs

Provide expert social planning advice and recommendations to support the planning and development of the City

Provide expert advice on social infrastructure and community development in Greenfield estates and redevelopment of existing urban areas

To develop, collect and report on an appropriate set of social outcomes and community wellbeing measures

Contribute to organisation-wide strategy and planning decisions that deliver sustainable community outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in one or more of social planning, social and behavioural sciences, public policy, town planning

Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in social planning principles and practices

Excellent written communication skills along with strong ability to influence others

Proven experience in one or more of social research and planning, policy development, monitoring government policy, analysing data, project managing and implementing social infrastructure initiatives

Experience and knowledge of social infrastructure planning, funding models and developer contributions

Exceptional report writing and presentation skills with the ability to draw on an evidence base to make a compelling case

Community-focused and committed to ensuring local communities are great places for all

Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

Flexible employment options available including fulltime and part-time

Permanent full time, 35 hours

Attractive salary from $122,217.28 to $132,292.32 per annum + Super

Productive team culture with regular social events and strong belief in respecting work/life balance Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years

Generous professional development opportunities

Fortnightly pay

Secure staff car park

Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Luke Bonnell – Coordinator Social Outcome & Place, on 02 4645 4423.

Applications close: 28th September 2025

Sound like you? Apply now!

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.