Student Planner

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 245,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong**and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Environment and Planning team is looking for a Student Planner to join the team

The role of the Student Planner assists planners in the development and implementation of the long term land use vision for the Cumberland area. This includes work in Council's strategic planning and statutory planning areas. The student Planner will also contribute to the overall effective operation of the Environment and Planning Directorate.

The successful applicant will require:

- Currently enrolled in a Town Planning degree or equivalent
- Understanding of the NSW planning system
- Interest in contemporary planning issues
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines with possession of excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise, implement instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills and ability to operate computer based systems
- Ability to show a professional approach, including attention to detail, outcomes focuses and a courteous attitude
- Willingness to work in a team environment with the ability to show initiative and manage individual responsibility
- Class C Drivers Licence

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- 12 month term contract, full-time position commencing in February 2026
- 35 hour week
- Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Located at Council's Auburn office with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade T8 of the Cumberland Trainee Salary Structure with a salary of $1,141.74 per week, plus 12% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,**15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**ENQUIRIES**:
**Closing date: 11:59pm, Thursday 21 August 2025**

**HOW TO APPLY