Student Planner

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney's new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City.

The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney.

Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

Council has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel
_welcome_,
_belong__ _and
_succeed_.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Environment and Planning team is looking for a Student Planner to join the team

The role of the Student Planner assists planners in the development and implementation of the long term land use vision for the Cumberland area.

This includes work in Council's strategic planning and statutory planning areas. The student Planner will also contribute to the overall effective operation of the Environment and Planning Directorate.

The successful applicant will require:

• Enrolled or completed a Degree in Town Planning or equivalent
• Understanding of the NSW planning system
• Interest in contemporary planning issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with possession of excellent time management skills, including an ability

to prioritise, implement instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner

• Demonstrated computer literacy skills and ability to operate computer based systems
• Ability to show a professional approach, including attention to detail, outcomes focuses and a

courteous attitude

• Willingness to work in a team environment with the ability to show initiative and manage individual

responsibility

• Class C Drivers Licence

Download the position description here for more information.

Position information:

This is a 12 month term contract, full-time position commencing in January 2024, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Auburn office, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations.

Council is assisting with payment of tuition fees with funding from NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Strong Start Cadetship program.

The tuition fees will be partially paid in line with the Strong Start Cadetship program approved list University courses based on the following basis:

• 100% of the cost of an undergraduate certificate, graduate certificate, or diploma
• 75% of the median cost of a bachelor's degree
• 50% of the median cost of a master's degree

Salary information:
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade T8 of the Cumberland Trainee Salary Structure with a salary of $1,071.00 per week, plus 11% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• We promote worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for frontfacing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,
  15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned swimming pools
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US:

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position.

This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Aust

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