Community Development (Community Services & Development) Government - Local (Government & Defence) The City of Salisbury is the second largest council in South Australia by population with over 140,000 residents spanning an area of 16,000 hectares across the northern suburbs of Adelaide. Our vision is to be a progressive, sustainable and connected community. Our community is diverse and growing and our future is exciting. Understanding our demographics and residents, our strengths and challenges, is critically important to framing and influencing organisational approaches to ensure we have a strong and vibrant community. Our values (ReACH) of Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Helpfulness underpin our culture and reflects an aspiration to be a great place to work and an organisation respected by its community for achieving valued outcomes. The role: The Senior Social Planner works as part of an integrated team leading important initiatives aimed at strengthening our community. The role leads the development of innovative responses and creating positive relationships and partnerships to support an improved quality of life for the Salisbury community. The Senior Social Planner will influence significant community impact by both leading specific social policy initiatives as well as working within a high performing team with shared objectives. A key area of responsibility will be to lead the City's approach to Reconciliation and the Community Transport service. Working across the organisation, the Senior Social Planner will lead and drive a range of initiatives develop strong relationships with First Nations communities and fosters a community that is inclusive and celebrates our Aboriginal culture and heritage. This exciting and critical role will be integral to shaping the future of the City and will have an opportunity to influence at an enterprise and community level. Who you are: Our ideal candidate will have a passion for great community outcomes and a belief in evidence-based approaches. They will also have the enthusiasm and skills to navigate complex environments. Tertiary qualifications and experience in a relevant Social Science field. Experience in leading organisational wide strategies that influence and deliver 'step change' impact. Experience in undertaking complex research projects, the preparation of reports and submissions, and the use of data to inform decision making. Experience in project management and project delivery. Experience in stakeholder management and developing partnerships. Sound knowledge of the major social issues, policy, programming and roles facing Government, communities and the `non-Government sector. Sound knowledge of principles of reconciliation and working with First Nations communities. Respect, accountability, collaboration and helpfulness should be values that align with the way you work and your interactions whilst meaningful impact should be your personal measure. What's in it for you? This is a great opportunity to be a part of the City of Salisbury's future where you can learn, teach, experience, influence and create. Our state-of-the-art office forms the heart of Salisbury's city, underpinned by a major redevelopment of the City centre. We have a strong focus on personal development, provide a flexible working environment, and are committed to doing things better through our significant investment in business transformation. Our City is unique and diverse providing a range of opportunities for you to ply your craft and make a difference. Specific enquiries can be made to Ben Hopkins on 0439 789 931 . Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application! Applications close at 5.00pm Wednesday 1 May 2024 Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education. #J-18808-Ljbffr
