Student / Graduate Planners (Up to 12 Months)

**About Inner West Council**

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of **Integrity**, **Respect**, **Innovation**, **Compassion**and **Collaboration** are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. **We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options** (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value **gym membership from $16.60/week** giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

**About the role**
- This position is intended for students and recent graduates who are either currently undertaking or recently completed their studies in town planning.
The purpose of the role is:

- To respond to verbal and written requests for advice concerning development matters, including formal Pre-Development Application advice.
- To participate in an efficient and effective lodgement and duty town planning service in which consistent and accurate advice is provided at a high standard.

Please read the **Position Description** to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

**Remuneration**

Student - Award Prescribed (up to $56,789.20) + 11.5% Superannuation

Graduate - $83,768.88 - $94,767.92 + 11.5% Superannuation

**Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**

1. Substantial commencement or recent completion of tertiary qualifications in a town planning related field.
2. High standard of verbal communication and writing skills.
3. Skills in research and analysis of town planning related issues.
4. Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

5. NSW Class C Driver’s Licence

**Enquiries**

Keeley Samways, Senior Planner on 9392 5322

**Closing Date**

Sunday 25 May 2025, 11:30PM

**How to Apply**

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

**Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the **Department of Home Affairs** website.

**Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer.**

IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.

This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023

**Reasonable Adjustment Assistance**: