Whitehorse City Council17 jobs

Community Planning and Policy Officer

Mid levelPart-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaProfessional servicesStrategy and analysisPosted 12 hours agoVerified 4 days ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The Community Planning and Policy Officer at Whitehorse City Council plays a vital role in shaping community outcomes through strategic planning and policy development. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence decision-making and enhance the understanding of community needs. The team thrives on collaboration and innovation, working together to create a positive impact in the community.

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You'll be responsible for

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Driving community planning

Driving evidence-informed community planning and social policy outcomes to meet the needs of the community.
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Conducting social research

Conducting social research, population forecasting, and data analysis to inform policy development.
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Collaborating with teams

Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to develop social policies, strategies, and community plans.

Key criteria

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Social policy development experience

Proven experience in developing social policies for community planning.

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Data analysis skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex demographic data effectively.

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Stakeholder management expertise

Considerable experience managing diverse stakeholders across disciplines.

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4 criteria for this job
Social policy development experience
Proven experience in developing social policies for community planning.

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Data analysis skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex demographic data effectively.

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Stakeholder management expertise
Considerable experience managing diverse stakeholders across disciplines.

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Community initiative evaluation
Experience evaluating community-based initiatives in a government context.

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