Graduate Town Planner

Here at CBCity 
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.

The role
CBCity has an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Graduate Town Planner to join our Development Unit. You will be mentored and trained by a team of experienced and supportive Town Planners and Leaders. This position will provide planning and development information to the community, Council staff, developers and public bodies via the Duty Planner service. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Attend to members of the public at the Customer Service counter, email and on the telephone in a professional and personable manner. 
• Undertake planning related process improvement projects.
• Prepare assessment reports and determinations on development proposals including to the Local Planning Panel, Sydney South Planning Panel and the Land and Environment Court. 
• Assess Development Applications and Subdivision Certificates in accordance with Council’s adopted policies. 
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and memorandums about development matters.
• Coordinate comments from other areas, both inside and outside Council, about development matters.
• Undertake site inspections.
• Meet relevant processing timeframes nominated by Council.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or currently undertaking studies thereof. 
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• An approachable and personable manner from previous customer service experience.
• Previous experience as a Development Assessment Officer/Town Planner with technical knowledge of relevant Acts and other statutory controls.
• Current knowledge and understanding of trade related issues, current trends and industry best-practice and development.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $69,728 (Grade D, Step 1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Ian Woodward (Manager Development) at ian.woodward@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 14 July 2024.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.