Student Town Planner - Temporary up to 12 months.
Pos No: URC042
About us:
Campbelltown City Council is an ambitious and innovative organisation in a rapidly growing city that is ideally located with easy access to key public transport and road links. Boasting extensive bushland areas along the Georges River, contrasted with vibrant city centres, Campbelltown City has been identified as a key strategic centre for the Macarthur region. Providing a range of services and facilities to a diverse community, we have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having a positive impact.
This role sits within the City Development Team who is focused on the delivery exciting projects such as Re-imagining Campbelltown, new release areas including Bardia, Denham Court, Gilead, Menangle Park, Glenfield and urban renewal projects within existing residential, commercial and industrial areas.
As a Student Town Planner, you will gain experience in project management, customer service, development assessment and strategic planning. Council is experiencing significant change and growth, so the successful candidate will need to be flexible, solutions focused and abreast of current legislation.
About the role: We are currently seeking a Student Town Planner. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Efficiently and effectively assessing development and associated applications submitted to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and related legislation
- Assess and progress planning proposals in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation and policies.
- Assist in the preparation of environmental planning studies, planning instruments, development control plans, codes and policies.
- Reviewing documentation received with the submission new Development Application to determined the adequacy of information provided.
- Participate in duty town planning services to provide advice regarding development matters.
- Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels and to represent Council capably to developers, consultants, other government agencies and the general public.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
- The commencement, or recent completion, of tertiary study in an appropriate and approved course in town planning, urban design, environmental disciplines or equivalent relevant fields.
- Knowledge of town planning concepts, urban design principles and regulatory frameworks.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to role modeling our values of: Respect, Integrity, Optimism, Trust and Teamwork.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Full-time, 35 hours per week for a period of up to 12 months
- Salary as per the Local Government State Award 2017
- Flexi time
- Generous leave provisions
- Weekly pay
- Staff car park
Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Rad Blagojevic, Coordinator Urban Development, on 4645 4608.
Applications close: Friday, 6 March 2020.
Sound like you? Apply now!
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
