Community Infrastructure Planner
Job Task Analysis - Inclusive Communities Officer
- Be the driving force behind healthy, connected and well served communities in Kingston
- Full time - fixed term parental leave cover from March to December 2026
- Hybrid and flexible work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
- $110,488 - $ 123,778 per annum (dependant on experience) plus superannuation
- Location: Cheltenham
The Health and Social Policy team strives to deliver positive outcomes for the Kingston community through research, strategic planning and collaboration. We are passionate about fostering a healthy and connected community through enhancing community infrastructure, preventing harm, improving safety and increasing opportunities for our community to lead active and healthy lives. We support one another, value each other’s knowledge and celebrate our achievements together.
We are looking for a Coordinator - Research and Community Infrastructure Planning to join our team. In this role, you will lead evidence-based approaches to social research and community infrastructure planning across the organisation.
This role is responsible for Council’s Community Infrastructure Framework and leading an integrated and evidence-based approach to research, planning and evaluation across the organisation. Working collaboratively with teams is essential in championing this holistic approach to planning for our diverse and growing community.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in working closely with the Research Officer and connecting with staff across the organisation to achieve meaningful change.
- Lead and oversee Council’s community infrastructure framework that is collaborative, data-driven, service-centric and community-focused.
- Oversee data collation and analysis about our community to contribute to service planning, project delivery and decision making.
- Facilitate collaboration and excellent working relationships across the organisation to embed integrated research and community infrastructure planning approaches.
- Provide specialist advice to management, Council and other teams on relevant community issues, projects and programs.
- Knowledge and experience in social research and community infrastructure planning.
- Excellent skills in building relationships, communicating and engaging with a diverse range of people to gain their cooperation and assistance.
- Well-developed analytical skills to formulate policy options within a broad organisation-wide framework.
- Tertiary qualifications in social science or relevant discipline, which includes analysis of social data, with several years of relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
All applications must be submitted online through the careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies
For any inquiries about the position, please contact Erin Pattie, Team Leader Health and Social Policy on erin.pattie@kingston.vic.gov.au or Romina Atai, Coordinator Research and Community Infrastructure Planning on romina.atai@kingston.vic.gov.au.
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au
About Kingston
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
