Graduate Planner

**About Inner West Council**

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant 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 would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of **Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration **at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

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 $15.50/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 efficiently and effectively process planning proposals under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act and in accordance with Council's policies and procedures.
- To prepare reports/strategies/plans and provide advice on a variety of planning matters relevant to the Strategic Planning
- To process, review and complete Section 10.7 Planning Certificates including the provision of administrative support for planning certificates business processes
- To respond to verbal and written requests for advice concerning planning matters including pre-planning proposal advice.

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

**Remuneration**

$77,450.88 - $87,620.00 + Superannuation

**Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**
- Substantial commencement or recent completion of tertiary qualifications in a town planning related
- High level communication skills, both verbal and written, including report writing
- Skills in research and analysis of town planning related
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team

**Enquiries**

Katie Miles, Contributions Specialist Planner on 9392 5732

**Closing Date**

Sunday 6 November, 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.
- Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply._