Graduate Social Impact Analyst

Join to apply for the Graduate Social Impact Analyst role at Careers at Council . Full‑time, Fixed‑term position for 24 months. Band 5 – $81,962 per annum, plus super and a monthly RDO. Hybrid working arrangements available. Free on‑site parking. Location: Doncaster, Victoria. Description We offer challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer‑focused, delivery‑led culture. We provide benefits including flexible work options, career development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active Social Club. The Opportunity Working across our Business Enablement and Community Wellbeing and Partnerships teams, the Graduate Social Impact Analyst is a full‑time, entry‑level position centred around supporting the evaluation of Council Plan themes and strategic objectives, as well as the integration of health and wellbeing data into Manningham Council’s performance reporting systems. Key activities of the role include Assist in measuring the impact of health and wellbeing priorities such as mental wellbeing, active living, injury prevention, climate change adaptation, and access to healthy food. Prepare reports and dashboards that communicate the impact of Council initiatives on community wellbeing and strategic goals. Analyse workflows to create data process maps and isolate areas of potential process automation and improvement. Work closely with staff across Manningham to determine and validate strategic impact evaluation criteria. Provide administrative support across Business Enablement and Community Wellbeing and Partnerships as required. What you can expect as a Manningham Council Graduate Experiences in real roles and projects, doing meaningful work. Learning and development support to build foundational capabilities and skills for a successful career. Guidance from a network of mentors across our Service Units. Invaluable exposure to Local Government services. About you You have completed a tertiary degree in Social Impact, Data Analytics or Data Science within the last two years. You are curious and analytical, with an interest in understanding how Council services impact people’s lives. You have a passion for community wellbeing, public policy and data‑driven decision‑making. You are a clear communicator who can present findings in accessible ways for diverse audiences. You can create dashboards in Power BI and Excel and interpret data to translate it into meaningful insights to support strategic planning. Why join us? We are committed to delivering the best workplace experience for our people. This means that we live our values (working together, excellence, accountability, respect, empowerment) every day. We understand the value of a safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender and intersectional equality. Our Employee Code of Conduct, Reconciliation Action Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan hold us accountable as we continue to build on positive change at Manningham. We are embracing new technology and improving our customers’ experiences. It’s a very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements acknowledged. We are constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. We are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham. How to apply Your application for this position should be addressed to Ian Robertson, Senior Corporate Planning and Performance Advisor, and can be submitted via the link below. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Ian Robertson at 03 9840 9353. Applications close on Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11:00 pm. Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now. Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Manningham Council is a child‑safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr