Social & Community Planner

Reference Number : S100-25-888

Closing Date : 24 / 11 / 2025

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (24 months )

Social & Community Planner

Summary of the position :

• Temporary Full-Time position for 2 years – with possible extension
• Salary commencing from $104,598 + 12% Superannuation
• 35-hour week with access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About the opportunity :

Ready to make a real difference in a rapidly growing community? We’re looking for a passionate professional to lead social and community planning strategies that strengthen wellbeing, equity, and resilience across Wollondilly. In this role, you’ll provide expert advice, deliver Social and Health Impact Assessments, and collaborate with Council, health partners, and local stakeholders to shape healthy, inclusive environments for the future.

(Please note : This position is a jointly funded position between Council and South Western Sydney Local Health District. The principal place of work will be at Council’s offices in Picton, however, there will be potentially up to one day per week working at Liverpool Hospital in collaboration with the SWSLHD’s Population Health Unit).

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria :

What we can offer you :

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

Want to find out more?

Further Information :   Michelle Sheehan, Manager Community, Arts & Tourism on 0405 149 599

Applications Close :   5 : 00pm Monday 24 November 2025

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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