Student Planner

**Department**:Planning and Environment
**Team**:Planning & Place
**Employment Status**:Term Contract - up to 12 months
**Employment Arrangement**:Full-Time, 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
**Salary Range**: T7 - T10** **$1,042.10 - $1,194.60 per week dependent on relevant skills and experience, plus 11.5% Superannuation

**Council Overview**

Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.

**About the Opportunity**

Strathfield Council is seeking a Student Planner to assist in adding value to our blossoming Planning and Place team. The commencement for this role will be in January 2025.

Reporting to an experienced Executive Planner, Development Assessment, you will be tasked with:

- The assessment, appraisal, processing, and reporting of a variety of Development Applications and Modification Applications.
- Providing accurate written and verbal advice regarding land use, zoning, planning legislation, Council policy and procedures.
- Meeting the needs of customers (internal and external), to project and promote the image of Council as an efficient, competent, and courteous organisation.
- Ensuring that all enquiries are answered in a timely manner, as per Council’s policies.
- Follow Council’s policies and procedures when carrying out work to ensure risks are managed. Report all incidents, risks, and issues to Executive Planner, Development Assessment in a timely manner.
- Other duties as directed by the Executive Planner, Development Assessment and Manager Place and Place that are within the scope of your skills and training.

**About you**

Are you a student planner who has a passion for environmental planning and a desire to create a positive impact to the community? This is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the local government sector.

Coming into Strathfield Council you will have the joy of working with a group of planners and business support professionals who know their stuff, are always willing to share advice and otherwise are a great bunch of people to work with.

**Staff Benefits**

This position also offers:

- The ability to achieve a flexible, work-life balance with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements.
- Challenging and rewarding work which directly influences the future of the community.
- Ability to work a 35-hour work week.
- Access to a range of training opportunities and workshops
- Access to our Fitness Passport Program
- Access to our Health and Wellbeing Reimbursement Program
- A free lunch for all employees each quarter
- Access to our EAP program

**Position Description**

**To Apply**

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
- **_Cover letter addressing the selection criteria _**:

- **_Up to date CV/Resume_**:

- **_Any relevant qualifications (qualifications scanned together in 1 document)_**:

- **_Driver licence_**

**Applications Close at 11:59pm, Thursday 19 September 2024**

Job Snapshot
- Employer: Strathfield Municipal Council
- Job Type: Full Time Contract
- Location: Strathfield, NSW
- Region: Capital City/Metropolitan
- Date Posted: 29/08/2024
- Closing Date: 19/09/2024
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