Cadet Planner

Wentworth Shire Council; Buronga; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Wentworth Shire Council is seeking a Cadet Planner to join the Health & Planning team. This six-year term contract offers practical experience while you study, and provides exposure to strategic planning, research, and development assessment tasks.

You will learn alongside experienced planning professionals in a supportive environment. The role includes a three-month probation period and an initial hourly rate of $34.96 plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Learning alongside planning professionals.
• Contributing to planning activities and development assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning initiatives.
• Research planning activities and contribute to development assessment.
• Learn from experienced planning professionals within Health & Planning team.

Job description

Term Contract 6 years (up to 35 hours per week)

Join Wentworth Shire Council as a Cadet Planner and gain valuable professional experience while completing your studies. Working within Council’s Health & Planning team, you will learn alongside experienced planning professionals and contribute to projects that helps shape Wentworth Shire’s future. From supporting strategic planning initiatives, researching planning activities and contributing to development assessment activities, this cadetship offers a unique opportunity to build practical skills in a professional environment whilst earning an income.

Throughout the six year term contract, you will gain exposure to a range of planning disciplines, developing the knowledge and experience required to launch a rewarding career in planning.

The position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three month probation period and has a commencement hourly salary of $34.96 + 12% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a fit for work assessment along with a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Closing: 4pm, Monday 21 September 2026

Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of different ages, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, as well as candidates from various cultural and linguistic heritages.