Closing date: 11:59pm AEST on 10 April 2024

Status: 12-month maximum fixed term full-time position (35 hours per week) - The position will commence from 29 July 2024.

Salary: $69,821 - 76,733 per annum, plus 11% superannuation

Are you a driven and enthusiastic student looking to gain experience in Development Assessment? Randwick City Council has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Student Planner in their penultimate year of their Bachelor of Planning studies to join the Development Assessment team on a temporary full-time basis for up to a period of 12 months.

In this role, you will gain solid knowledge, exposure and hands on experience from working alongside professionals within the industry. As a Student Environmental Planning Officer, you will collaborate with, and assist Council’s highly skilled team of Development Assessment and Senior Assessment Officers. Daily duties can include:

Assisting with the preparation of a variety of development application types relating to a wide range of land uses.
Attending meetings and site inspections with internal and external stakeholders to provide input and gather feedback.
Performing other duties as assigned.

What we value:

We have a high-performance culture fostered through our values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our culture encourages and supports equity, diversity, and inclusion for our employees and our community.

As a Student Planner, you will be:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Masters program in Urban Planning.
Have a basic understanding of the planning legislation including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Have strong analytical skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
Sound problem solving, multitasking and negotiation skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and keen desire to learn Council’s software such as TRIM, Pathways, Bluebeam and the NSW Planning Portal.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Commitment to EEO, WHS and the principles of a culturally diverse society.

Further information:

View the position description online or contact Miguel Rivera, Coordinator Fast Track – Development Assessment, on 02 9093 6889.

Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

If you require support or have access requirements related to your application, contact Employee Experience on 9093 6850 or employee.experience@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Other details

Job function Professional and Administrative Position
Pay type Hourly

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