Planner Intern x 2

Blacktown City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flextime arrangement

12% superannuation

Competitive leave entitlements

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is offering a 12-month trainee role in Urban Planning and Economic Development, followed by Development Assessment. You will rotate 6 months in each area, working with experienced planners on projects shaping how Blacktown City grows.

The role involves researching planning issues, assisting with studies and planning controls, and helping assess development applications while gaining knowledge of planning legislation.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a planning-related qualification.
• Interest in research and problem-solving.
• Willingness to work across planning domains.

Responsibilities

• Research planning issues, assist with planning studies and strategic plans.
• Support preparation and monitoring of planning controls.
• Assist in assessing development applications and providing planning information to developers, Council staff and the public.
• Collaborate with consultants and other organisations to build knowledge of planning legislation.

Skills

Research skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled in planning-related qualification

Job description

Professional expertise. Personal purpose.

Build practical planning experience while completing your studies in planning or a related field. This role gives you 6 months in Urban Planning and Economic Development and 6 months in Development Assessment, working alongside experienced planners on projects that shape how Blacktown City grows.

You research planning issues, assist with planning studies and strategic plans, and support the preparation and monitoring of planning controls. You help assess development applications, provide planning information to developers, Council staff and the public, and work with consultants and other organisations. You also build practical knowledge of planning legislation and how it applies to day-to-day decisions.

Your work supports decisions about development and helps Council plan for a well-managed and sustainable city. This role suits someone currently studying a relevant qualification who enjoys research, problem-solving and working with others.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a term contract, full-time role for up to 12 months with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,371.62 per week
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Contact officer: Kirsten Ryan on 9839 6206