Ballina, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

About The Role

Position

This role identifies community social and wellbeing needs and delivers policies, programs, and projects that drive positive change, with a focus on disability inclusion, youth, and ageing. It provides expert advice on social impacts of land use proposals and Council initiatives, and supports informed decision-making through demographic analysis, needs assessments, and collaboration with government and non-government organisations within Ballina Shire.

Council will consider both full time and part time working arrangements, and will discuss further with the preferred candidates and interview stage.

To be successful you will bring

Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.Tertiary qualifications and substantial experience in Social Policy/ Social or Behavioural Sciences/ Community Development or a related field.Previous work experience in contemporary social planning, human services planning, community development and community engagement processes.High-level project and program management skills, including ability to initiate, co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate projects/programs to meet agreed deadlines.Proven experience in the development of policies and planning documents including community engagement, research and report writing.Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment to facilitate, develop and manage projects and to review, evaluate, develop and implement strategic and policy documents.Excellent communication, engagement and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders including Councillors, management, staff and the community.

The rewards

An annual salary range of $84,308.22 rate to $107,360.03 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a 9 day fortnight or 4 day week working arrangement.Ongoing professional development and training opportunitiesHealth and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member optionsMeaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and livability of our region.An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.

Clickhereto view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.00pm Friday 13 February 2026

Specific enquiries

Matthew Wood | Director Planning and Environmental Health | 02 6686 1289

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