Town Planning Cadet

6 days ago


Mudgee, Australia Mid-Western Regional Council Full time $24,608 - $63,598 per year

Town Planning Cadet - full-time maximum period of up to 24 months (previous applicants need not apply thank you)

Mid-Western Regional Council is offering a graduate opportunity to an eligible and suitable candidate completing their Bachelor's Degree in Town Planning. The cadet will be mentored by Council employees in our Statutory Planning team.

  • You will be paid a wage while studying your degree, and your university fees will be paid by Council for the duration of the cadetship.
  • You are required to pay your course fees.
  • You must have no more than 2 years (full-time) remaining on your degree, evidence is required.
  • In order to meet the requirements of the Cadetship, successful completion of training and tertiary studies is required.
  • Enjoy the unique opportunity to work across urban, rural and environmental planning matters
  • Gain hands-on experience across all facets of statutory, development assessment, compliance, and policy.
    Work alongside an experienced planning team.

Your new job

  • Working across all facets of statutory planning, including duty enquires, development assessment, compliance, and policy.
  • 35 hour week, with an RDO every 4 weeks
  • Health & Wellbeing program
    Professional Learning and Development opportunities

You

  • Currently enrolled in or studying in your penultimate or final year a Bachelor of Planning (or equivalent) at a registered training organisation.
  • General computer literacy including basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and email and internet programs
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to apply planning theory to real-work situations
  • Strong organisational skills and time management skills with ability to manage competing priorities
  • Capability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Highly motivated and willingness to learn

The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $2, $2,460.80 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $58, $63,980.80 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

About Mid-Western Regional Council:

Located in the award winning town of Mudgee, we are a team of over 500 people who serve 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres (that's 4.5 Greater Sydneys).

We do so much more that "rates, roads and rubbish" through a diverse range of 75 different types of businesses and as a leading member of the State's first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working at Mid-Western Regional Council - YouTube

The Mudgee Region:

Around 3 hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle.

Find out more

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What is next -

Applications close on Wednesday 17 September at 11:59pm . Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Have Questions?

Call us

Lindsay Dunstan, Manager Statutory Planning

Jaime Adams, HR Officer



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