Cadet Town Planner

Kickstart your career in town planning with Council's exciting Cadet Town Planner opportunity. You will be involved in all aspects of the planning team activities, ensuring you gain hands on experience while studying part time to obtain your planning qualifications.You will gain experience in key planning duties, including assessing development applications, preparing recommendations and contributing to statutory planning documents. You'll assist and provide support to Council's planning team in the coordination and execution of planning initiatives.With your eye for detail and attention to accuracy you will use your strong written and verbal communication skills to provide a customer focused approach that will deliver enhanced outcomes for our community.To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be currently studying a Bachelor of Urban or Regional Planning, Bachelor of Architecture and Environment or a related field. You’ll need to have completed at least 8 subjects of a three-year degree or 16 subjects of a four-year degree (or equivalent credit points).If you’re unsure whether you meet the eligibility requirements, please get in touch — we’re happy to help! Our Planning team is a supportive, vibrant and inclusive team that will support and encourage your growth during the start of your career.About us: Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.  It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.We offer:Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance. Temporary full time position for up to 4 years (depending on stage of course completion)Commencing salary starting from $55,817 per annum (depending on stage of course completion)Plus 12% superannuationPayment of course fees upon receipt of enrolment recordAdditional Allowance of $230 per subject for essential student expenses such as administration fees, course materials including textbooks and prescribed readingsStudy and Examination Leave for face-to-face and online coursesStructured Cadetship Program including a Mentor and Peer ProgramEnjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun and moreAccess to local government and employee benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and moreFor further information about the position, click here for the position description. Contact: Zoe Madaschi, Principal Town Planner- Accelerated Assessments on 0476 446 973. Closing date: Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 11:30pm. Apply now...Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.  Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.Once you start your online application, you may save and return to this later, however incomplete applications will not be considered. You may wish to prepare your responses in a word document and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below. Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.When you have submitted your application, an email confirmation will be sent to your nominated email address. Please ensure you have the correct email address and check your inbox (including your "junk" inbox). For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide To Applying.Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people.  Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.  This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.