Community Development Planner

Community Development Planner

Package: $75,861.36 - $83,736.75 per annum + 10.5% Super  (Grade 9 of the SMRC Salary System 2022-2023) Position Description: Community Development PlannerApplications close 11:59pm, Monday 6 February 2023About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW.  From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer.  With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community. About the Role: The Community Development Planner is required to facilitate positive community and cultural development based on building social capital and capacity within Council and the community. Council is committed to an integrated approach to address key strategic areas, this position is required to work closely with other areas within Council to achieve the adopted community development outcomes.

• Develop and implement community and cultural development and social planning policies, strategies and activities
• Project manage key projects identified in Councils Delivery Plan
• Develop and review policies and procedures in relation to community development
• Work in partnership with the local community to support neighbourhood and family networks, to facilitate local participation and access to facilities and services
• Contributing to interdepartmental working parties/planning groups
• Provision of advice, reports and acquittals to Council, Senior Staff and others as required
• Planning to support the delivery of services, programs and infrastructure; including informing the development of delivery and operational plans and budgets for this area and the development of strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
• Overseeing grant funded programs and ensuring that these adhere to associated guidelines and agreements
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

About You: You are someone who acts with integrity and can display resilience at an adept level. You are planned and responsive to organisational priorities and develop pragmatic solutions to deliver quality outcomes and demonstrate awareness of asset management risks and actions to manage and mitigate these. And ensure your team understands their obligations to comply with records, information and knowledge managment requirements. To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in social services, health or humanities or related field and a significant experience working in the community/local government sector
• Demonstrated experience in community development processes including sound knowledge of social justice principles and the role of local government in the provision of human services
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating social planning and/or strategic planning programs with a range of partners
• Ability to recognise and critically assess social issues, investigate alternatives and to derive recommendations in response to community needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level consultation and advocacy skills, including experience in community consultation and working with community groups and organisations and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated project management and event experience including budget management and the management of casual staff and volunteers
• Ability to produce work of a high quality within established time frames with minimal supervision and show independence and initiative in tasks and to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Current NSW Drivers License
• Experience in preparing and administering grant and other funding opportunities
• Knowledge of accessibility planning
• Knowledge and/or experience in relating to special interest groups in the community

How to Apply: Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the below link. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to be successful in this role by telling us more about you, why you want to work with us and by addressing the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the Position Description located HERE. Good applications make a positive impression and can lead to an interview or further assessment. Don’t apply just for the sake of it. Select the right job for you and prepare a strong (and accurate) application highlighting your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job. Enquiries  For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer Email: [email protected] Ph: 1300 345 345 At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.