Para Planner Cadet

**Department for Trade and Investment**
**Job reference**: 576577

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Who are we**:
The Department for Trade and Investment facilitates South Australia’s growth in a way that is strong, effective and sustainable by identifying and promoting South Australia’s competitive advantages. DTI helps attract local, national, and international investment and makes it easier for South Australian businesses to export premium goods and services. DTI oversees South Australia's planning system to create liveable and sustainable communities that enhance the lives of all South Australians. It helps creates an environment that promotes a culture of good design in the built environment and one where people and businesses can thrive.

DTI is coordinating the Para Planner Cadet program that runs across the State. Various positions available across South Australia with participating Councils, Agencies and Planning firms.

**The Role**:
The Para Planner is accountable to the relevant section Manager and is primarily responsible for supporting a team of Planners in various administrative and technical functions while undertaking on-the-job training in the fundamentals of urban and regional planning.

As a Para Planner you will assist with planning, development, and strategic projects while learning about the planning system in South Australia and gaining valuable experience working in a fast-paced professional office environment.

The Para Planner Cadetship Program spans approximately 2.5 years, offering you the opportunity to pursue a Diploma in Local Government (Planning) while receiving dedicated support from the workplace. Embrace your educational journey with weekly study leave, all while earning a salary. This unique program goes beyond textbooks, providing hands-on experience and expert mentorship to guide you towards achieving Planning Level 4 Accredited Professional status.

The program not only addresses your educational and professional development but also opens doors to potential ongoing employment post-graduation.

**About You**:
To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, including associated functions.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive and political issues.

**Qualification**:
Not applicable.

**Special Conditions**
- Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years.

**Remuneration**:
ASO1 - $30,296 min - $54,680 max (however pay rates may be slightly different for each participating agency, council or firm)

**Enquiries**:
**Application Instructions**:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined above, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager (if applicable).

All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector’ form.

**Applications close**: 03/03/2024 9:00 PM