Principal Community Planning and Policy Officer

• Permanent Full Time
• $108,572 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading – QLD Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) – Level 7 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days
• Location: Strathpine

About our opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a leader to join our team at Strathpine! Our Community Planning and Policy team is a growing, dynamic team committed to achieving great outcomes for our communities.

You will work on some of Council’s key strategic projects shaping community wellbeing and social policy in Council, such as the new Community Wellbeing Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, as well leading a review of our community support policies.

Reporting to the Community Development and Planning Manager, you will work closely with officers directly supporting community organisations to interpret their needs into policy that supports strong community outcomes. You will develop a detailed understanding of the region’s diverse communities through review of demographic and consultation data, and assist officers to integrate these insights into service and business planning.

About you

We are looking for someone committed to inclusion and eager to drive change. You’ll have great people skills and enjoy building relationships to find new ways to approach challenges and find opportunities. You’ll be someone who can interpret policy into action. 

You will have:

• significant knowledge of community planning and policy frameworks
• experience in social research and data analysis
• an understanding of the role of local government in responding to social policy
• knowledge of contemporary trends and challenges experienced by diverse communities and community organisations
• a passion for cakes/slices/coffee! 

Position Description

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third-largest local government area in Australia and the fifth-fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference – bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well-supported when you need it most – as a team member you will have access to our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details, please contact our Careers team at [email protected] using the subject line: Principal Community Planning and Policy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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