Recreation Planner Undergraduate

**About the opportunity**:
We have an excellent opportunity for a student currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree, commencing their third year in 2026 specialising in Sport and Recreation, Town Planning, Social Sciences or Community Development who will commit to a two-year, part-time role (14 hours per week). This amazing opportunity offers you valuable work experience and assistance with your university tuition fees.

**About you**:
To be successful in this position, you must have:

- Enrolled in and currently studying a Bachelor degree qualification in Sports Recreation, Town Planning, Social Sciences, Community Development or other relevant equivalent tertiary qualification;
- Successful completion of a minimum of two (2) years full-time study, or equivalent, in the above-mentioned degree and satisfactory academic achievement in current undergraduate studies;
- Be able to demonstrate well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task and prioritise work within an environment of competing demands;
- Have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel);
- Hold a current Class C unrestricted drivers licence.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

**Remuneration**:
Salary as per the Local Government (State) Award plus 12% superannuation

**The Benefits**:
You will be located in the picturesque Hunter Valley which is just 120 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Newcastle. Our region is well renowned as Australia's oldest wine producing region and has a tourism industry worth an estimated $521 million.

Working at Cessnock City Council you will have access to a wide range of benefits including:

- 12 - 24 month opportunity relative to corresponding year of tertiary study
- Part-time, 14 hours per week, over 2 days (flexibility will be provided around University commitments)
- Tuition assistance program
- Supportive and engaging learning environment
- Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
- Free parking onsite and picturesque Hunter Valley location

**What's next?**:
**Pre-Employment Screening**:
**About Us**:
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

**Applications Close: Thursday 28 August 2025 at 11:30pm**

**Who to Contact: Jo Dennis, Recreation Planning Coordinator on (02) 4993 4227**
- Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice._