Trainee Town Planner

**Exciting student level role to kickstart your career in Town Planning**:

- **Mentoring and on the job training provided**:

- **Join a friendly and experienced team of professionals**

**About Us**

The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is a progressive local Council, all centrally located only 12 kilometres from Sydney. We are home to Macquarie Park which is poised to become the fourth largest GDP producing centre in Australia by 2036. We also enjoy pristine riverfronts and bushland, world-class hospitals, and a leading University. Importantly, we are home to over 13,000 businesses and around 130,000 hard-working, compassionate, and enterprising people who rightly expect their Council to support their hopes and aspirations. With a diverse multicultural population, and the rapid growth of millennials and young professionals - by far our single largest demographic - we know our community is looking to our Council for authentic and strategic leadership to ensure the Ryde community continues to be provided with lifestyle and opportunity at their doorstep.

**About the Role**

This role will suit someone currently studying a Town Planning degree or similar and has completed their first year of university. Council offers various flexible working arrangements to ensure this opportunity can fit in with your studies. This is a temporary position offered whilst you are undertaking your degree.

The salary for this position working a 35 hour week is **$850.70 per week + Superannuation**

**About You**
- Currently studying undergraduate degree in Town Planning or similar (and have completed your first year at uni)
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
- Ability to plan and priorities workloads to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent levels of attention to detail

Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Culture & Benefits**
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

**How to apply**

We have a two stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of the below questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an in person interview. This is normally the final stage in the interview process.

**Closing Date**: Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the **position description** **or contact Vince Galletto, Manager Development Advisory Service on (02) 9952 8039 for a confidential discussion.

**City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety