Cadet Strategic Planner

5 days ago

Maitland, Australia Maitland City Council Full time

**About the Opportunity**

Maitland City Council’s **Pathways program** is a fantastic way to kick-start your career and gain professional experience in local government Commencing in early 2025, for a period of **two years,** we are looking for a **Cadet Strategic Planner**to join our organisation.

In this role, you will build upon your studies by undertaking a cadet program in strategic planning services to Council and the wider community in respect to urban growth-related matters. You will have a training plan developed specifically for you, giving you the opportunity to obtain practical experience including review and assessment of land use strategies, support the preparation of local environment plan amendments, development controls and provide strategic advice on variety of development proposals.

This entry level position provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in Council’s urban growth and development functions.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will:

- Have strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to deliver quality customer service.
- Hold a basic understanding of strategic and development planning principles including the LEP.
- Have experience or understanding in undertaking research, analysis and presentation of information.
- Be experienced in effectively prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines and continuously improving.
- Have a current Class C driver’s licence.

This role is only suitable for those who will finalise their degree qualification in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science or a related discipline. Ideally, applicants are entering their fourth year of studies in 2025 with the ability to study part-time over two years or entering their third year of studies with the ability to appropriately manage full-time studies with full-time employment. You will be given one day per week paid study leave.

**Benefits**

**Questions?**

**To Apply**

**Applications close: Sunday 2 February 2025.**

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