Student Planner

• Part Time Contract –19 hours per week
• Salary: $69,987.32 pro rata
• Convenient Preston location, close to public transport

About the role

We're offering a unique opportunity for a Student Planner to gain hands-on experience in a progressive, customer-first planning environment. This temporary, part-time position is designed to complement your studies while building your professional capabilities. Over 12 months, you'll rotate between two key areas.

The Statutory Planning Unit, working on planning applications, including:

• Single dwelling developments and extension applications
• Multi-unit development applications
• Heritage applications
• Industrial and commercial applications
• Applications adjacent to our valued creek environments the Planning Administration Unit, where you'll learn the foundations of planning processes and customer service.

This rotation provides a comprehensive view of the end-to-end planning journey, from administration to project outcomes. You'll be supported by experienced planners and contribute to delivering high-quality land use and development outcomes for our community.

Why Join Us?

• Gain real-world experience while studying
• Develop a well-rounded skill set across planning and administration
• Work on diverse and meaningful projects
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team

About City of Darebin and Council

Darebin is situated on the Traditional Owner lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. It is home to many Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and a large number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people work, live and play within the municipality.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Some of the key responsibilities and duties of the positions include, under supervision:

• Prepare reports and recommendations to Council's Statutory Planning delegate on minor planning applications and amendments, assessment of plans to comply with conditions of permit and on other statutory matters, as required.
• Confer with permit applicants, objectors, internal and external government agencies and other interested parties to resolve planning issues.
• Prepare advice and respond to inquiries and property information requests.
• Prepare advice on enquiries of a development and land use nature.
• Provide quality and professional advice to internal and external departments, agencies, developers and the community regarding planning legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare internal and external correspondence.
• Assist with the development of services, projects and programs provided by the department.
• Undertake regular site inspections in relation to planning applications and other matters.
• Other duties as directed within the skills and capabilities of a position at this level.

Skills & Experience

Several of the key skills and experiences of the positions include:

• General knowledge of planning, and related legislation impacting on the municipality, the planning scheme, local laws and Council policy.
• Ability to research and analyse planning related issues.
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and prepare and implement work plans to achieve desired results within the resources and time available.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practice and demonstrated ability to apply these skills in day to day work.

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices including working from home options, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply

Darebin values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Candidates must provide a resume and address the Key Selection Criteria as detailed in the position description in their cover letter.

Applicants that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Contact, Marisia Hammerton, Coordinator Statutory Planning on for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on 24 November 2025

The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.