Town Planner Development Opportunity

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeetownplanner Full time $73,200 - $96,100

Tweed Shire Council is offering exciting new paid positions for people of all ages and abilities. This is your chance to gain invaluable experience and a recognised degree qualification while you earn.

**About the Cadetship**:
We are proud to offer a cadetship with our Building & Environmental Health team. You'll gain hands-on experience while completing your second-to-last to last year for study of a Bachelor of Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning or Environmental Planning.

As a town planner cadet, you will generally follow a standard rotation program during the cadetship, with the opportunity to become more focused towards the end of the cadetship, depending on organisational needs and your experience and preferences.

The aim of the program is to produce capable, well-rounded cadets who can be given greater independence - ultimately enhancing their ongoing professional development and future career progression.

In order to meet the requirements of the Cadetship, successful completion of training and tertiary studies is required.

**What You Will Do**:

  • Assist with responding to customer enquiries and conducting site inspections.
  • Contribute to strategic planning projects and initiatives.
  • Conduct research and data analysis to support planning activities.
  • Help prepare planning reports and documentation.
  • Provide planning advice to the community and stakeholders under supervision.
  • Gain practical, hands-on experience alongside university studies.
  • Follow a structured development pathway toward becoming a qualified Town Planner.

**What's On Offer**:

  • A full-time position for a maximum period of up to 24 months, commencing July 2025.
  • A starting base salary of $72,400 per annum +11.5% super.
  • Council will cover the associated course costs for the second-to-last or last year of your degree.
  • Paid work placement while you learn.
  • 70 hour fortnight, 9 day fortnight.
  • Leave entitlements including annual leave, sick leave and public holiday pay.
  • Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career.
  • Ongoing coaching, mentoring and support.
  • Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
  • Access to Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff.

**We Are Seeking**:

  • Confirmation you are enrolled in your second-to-last or last year of a Bachelor of Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning or Environmental Planning.
  • Demonstrated interest in town planning and the role of local government in shaping communities.
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
  • Demonstrated academic capacity to successfully undertake and complete tertiary studies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute positively to shared outcomes.
  • Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with WHS requirements.
  • A positive attitude and self-motivated.
  • A Current drivers licence.

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