The Program Leader Social Impact provides leadership in the delivery of Council’s social planning outcomes, collaborating with all Engaged Communities functional streams, other PECS departments and the broader organisation to consider holistic consideration of social issues and achieve desired social outcomes in the Isaac region through delivery of services, projects and initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and the development of Social Impact Management Plans (SIMPs).
- Demonstrated understanding of social infrastructure planning and needs analysis.
- Understanding of policy development in public sector context.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex problems, evaluate data, identify key issues, interpret information and approach challenges from different perspectives to make informed recommendations.
- Advanced technical skills in the delivery of social planning and community development initiatives.
- Demonstrated skills in managing diverse program workloads and achieving performance targets for allocated workloads and projects.
- Demonstrated skills in exercising judgement and problem solving on matters of a complex nature within a social/community planning context.
- Advanced skills in the delivery of high-quality written communication materials such as reports, briefing materials, correspondence and publications for internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated skills in the delivery of high-quality verbal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution practice, building positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite and records management systems to deliver services in a public sector environment.
For this position we offer:
- Salary $99,922.73 per annum (Stream A, Level 6) plus allowances pro rata;
- Full Time, Permanent Position
- Location: Based in the Isaac Region
- Nominally 72.5 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday)
- 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading
- Up to 14% super in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement
- RDO’s in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement
- Exclusive access for you and your immediate family to our Employee Assistance Program, facilitated through Gryphon Psychology
Join our Team:
For more details on this position, please contact the Manager Engaged Communities during business hours: Ms Maggi Stanley: 0419 836 586 or email maggi.stanley@isaac.qld.gov.au
BEFORE YOU APPLY: Ensure to review the position description, as it may contain details relevant to the application questions.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application online, including the following:
- Cover Letter: A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Provide specific examples from your past experiences that demonstrate your suitability for the position
- Resume: A resume capturing your employment history, qualifications, and details of two referees. The most appropriate referees are your present supervisor or your immediate past supervisor that is relevant to the role advertised.
IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date
Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers to apply.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position