Urban Planning Assistant — 2-Year Temp, Flexible Hours

City of Rockingham WA; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Health programs

Flexible work arrangements

Training & development

Salary packaging

Job summary

The City of Rockingham is seeking a Planning Assistant on a temporary two-year fixed-term, full-time basis, averaging 38 hours per week. You will gain exposure to all aspects of urban planning within the Statutory Planning Team and engage in on-the-job learning.

The role requires developing knowledge of planning principles and legislation, with a focus on communication, map interpretation, and professional growth. A gross salary of $86,797 per annum is offered, plus superannuation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Sound communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Competent map interpretation and graphical representation skills.
• Developing knowledge of Urban Planning principles and other environmental and land-use practices.
• Developing knowledge of Urban Planning legislation.
• Recent completion (or nearing completion) of a tertiary qualification in urban planning, or a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance across the Statutory Planning Team.
• Apply your technical skills to urban planning tasks.
• Engage in on-the-job learning and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Map interpretation

Urban planning knowledge

Learning mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in urban planning or relevant field

Job description

The City of Rockingham is seeking a Planning Assistant on a temporary two-year fixed-term, full-time basis, averaging 38 hours per week. You will gain exposure to all aspects of urban planning within the Statutory Planning Team and engage in on-the-job learning.

The role requires developing knowledge of planning principles and legislation, with a focus on communication, map interpretation, and professional growth. A gross salary of $86,797 per annum is offered, plus superannuation and benefits.