Graduate Town Planner

Campbelltown City Council NSW; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave provisions

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council NSW is offering a graduate opportunity in urban planning with hands-on development assessment exposure. You will work closely with developers, government agencies and the community to ensure planning strategies promote walkable, well-connected public spaces that are safe and socially enabling.

Successful candidates will complete tertiary qualifications in Town/Urban Planning (or be close to graduation), hold a NSW driver’s license, and demonstrate strong communication

Qualifications

• Completion of tertiary qualifications in Town/ Urban Planning or related field OR be eligible to graduate.
• Current NSW Class driver's license
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral. Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience applying academic learning in a practical environment.
• Assist in development assessment processes and liaise with developers, government agencies and the community.
• Contribute to planning strategies that promote walkable, well-connected, safe and socially enabling public realm.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Driver's license (NSW)

Education

Tertiary qualification in Town/ Urban Planning or related field

Job description

• Salary range from $81,368.60 - $88,080.45 per annum + 12% superannuation

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good- natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

About the role:

This position provides an excellent opportunity for graduates to obtain hands on experience, implementing academic learning to a practical environment.

This opportunity will see your ongoing involvement in all aspects of development assessment and will have direct contact with developers, government agencies and the community and will work towards ensuring that planning strategies promote walkable and desirable public realm that is well- connected, safe and socially enabling.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Completion of tertiary qualifications in Town/ Urban Planning or other related field OR be eligible to graduate.
• Current NSW Class driver's license
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, trust, teamwork, and optimism.It is throughrespect,integrityandteamworkthat we buildtrustand createoptimismfor Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Salary range from $81,368.60 - $88,080.45 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions, including 5 My Leave days per year
• Generous professional development opportunities, with access to a large network of support
• Free onsite parking

Key contact:

For further information on this position, please contact Melanie Smith, Coordinator Development Assessment on [phone].

Applications Close: Midnight, Monday 14 September

Sound like you?

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.