Here at ‘The City of Canterbury Bankstown’, we are a leader in local government and we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and business excellence.
We are committed to providing development opportunities for our people, to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible service to our community as well as a flexible and inclusive working environment that appeals to enthusiastic and talented professionals.
An opportunity exists for a talented and motivated individual to be a part of our Trainee, Apprentice and Graduate Program as a Graduate Strategic Planner.
The Role:
This opportunity will see you assist in managing a range of planning projects. In the first year, a majority of the work will relate to the assessment of planning proposals and planning certificates, with consideration of consistency with State and Council planning policies. In the second year, you will assist in the master planning of Council’s key centres.
The salary range for this opportunity commences at $61,966 (Grade D, Step1) + 9.5% super. Click on the link below to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade: https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/council/about-us/careers/remuneration-and-benefits
Your duties in this role will include:
• Assist in undertaking a range of planning projects and activities to develop, implement and review policy, strategic land use strategies and planning instruments. • Assist in masterplanning of centres. • Assess planning proposals and provide advice to Council and the local planning panel about whether or not to proceed with a rezoning. • Coordination of projects including preparation of consultant’s briefs, co-ordination and supervision of consultants of various disciplines, and stakeholder and community consultation. • Learn and apply project management methodology to key tasks. • Assist in effective and targeted consultation with internal and external stakeholders about key projects. • General correspondence and any other task as required.
To be considered for the role you will need to possess the following:
• Completed or currently undertaking studies in Town Planning or related discipline • Understanding of planning processes, particularly in relation to plan making, local environmental plans, and development control plans. • Demonstrated high level verbal, oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines. • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. • Understanding of the planning, infrastructure and community issues around urban renewal and the planning framework to deliver outcomes. • Knowledge of planning legislation and planning instruments. • Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of State and local government authorities and the private sector in planning matters.
What’s in it for you?
• Work in an organisation identified as an Employer of Choice • Located in Bankstown (close to public transport) • Flexible work practices (opportunity to work 9 day fortnight) • 35 Hour week • Access to health and wellbeing programs • Access to further training and development • Work for an award winning organisation that will truly value your input
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below and creating a login using your email address. Please provide a current CV and a covering letter that identifies your experience most relevant for this role and your reasons for applying.
Applications close on Wednesday, 30 September 2020.
For more information, see the position description or contact Shona Porter (Coordinator Strategic Assessments) on 9707 5592.
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Canterbury Bankstown Council prides itself on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
