Social Analyst & Planner

Social Analyst & Planner

• Be part of an awesome team culture
• Permanent part-time role - 22.8 hours per week
• Hourly rate starting at $42.96

Conveniently situated between Geelong and Ballarat and an hour from Melbourne, Golden Plains' great location means you can enjoy all the benefits of a country lifestyle, without having to sacrifice access to first class services and amenities. Escape the traffic jams and get more out of every day.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to provide the research, data and evidence base to inform and drive key processes and decisions in particular in relation to social and population health in Golden Plains Shire.
This position will suit a team player that possesses proven skills in data analytics, needs assessments and social research design that can contribute to a variety of projects across the organisation including but not limited to social/community plans and policies.

Day to day you will:

• Apply your social research and data analytics skills to identify social issues, development and trends as required.
• Provide guidance/recommendations to social planning activities.
• Provide planning input into cross-Council projects 
• Contribute to policy and strategic plans for social issues that have been identified as priority areas for Council
• Provide input of health and social information during the development of the Council Plan and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plans
• Contribute to a cooperative planning environment by working with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify service development and delivery issues and initiatives and seek funding opportunities that enhance the health and wellbeing outcomes for the community

To be successful in this role you will have:

The position requires a tertiary qualification (ideally in Social Sciences, Social Planning, Town Planning, Community Wellbeing, Community Development, or related discipline together with some relevant work experience or through lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant work experience.

What’s in it for you:

At Golden Plains Shire Council, we promote diversity and want to develop a workplace that reflects the community in which we operate. We offer professional development and networking opportunities to staff as well as free onsite parking. You will be rewarded with a remuneration package commensurate with your skills and experience, along with a fun and supportive working environment that is consistent with our values. At Golden Plains Shire Council, we promote diversity and want to develop a workplace that reflects the community in which we operate.

You can also:

• Join a values-driven and community-focused organisation.
• Contribute to a broad scope of work.
• Access a Flexible Work Environment.
• Make the most of professional development opportunities.

Interested in Applying for this role?

We are now accepting applications for this exciting professional opportunity and welcome contact from interested candidates. Please view the position description here, and apply at our website:  http://goldenplains.applynow.net.au/#vacancies  
For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Tania Barry, Coordinator Health and Wellbeing on 03 5220 7224.

Applications close 9:00am (AEST) Wednesday 4 August 2021 (extended).

Golden Plains Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe Employer.  We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination.