North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.
Join our team as a Graduate Assessment Officer – Shape the Future of North Sydney!
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual eager to kickstart your career in Town Planning? We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate with a passion for development. As a key player in our dedicated team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of the beautiful North Sydney area.
The role
As a Graduate Planner reporting to the Team Leader Planning and Customer Interface, you will play a vital role in shaping the character of North Sydney through management and assessment of development applications. Your responsibilities will include providing valuable advice on planning issues and delivery of planning outcomes to meet community needs and to achieve impactful planning outcomes. This is not just a job, it’s an opportunity to be mentored by seasoned professionals and to be involved in vital decision making.
Working in part of a fast-paced environment, you will have opportunities to:
How you'll make a difference
Joining North Sydney Council means being part of an organisation committed to sustainability, fostering great organisational culture and employing staff who embrace our core values. As a Graduate Planner, you will:
What we're looking for
If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in Town Planning, apply now to be a part of our dynamic team and contribute to the growth and sustainability of North Sydney. Make a difference while gaining valuable experience and mentorship in a vibrant and collaborative work environment.
Our culture
In 2023 we reviewed our organisational structure to increase leadership capacity and streamline decision-making, as well as increasing innovation, collaboration and communication. Our broader cultural transformation for 2024 and beyond includes a focus on staff engagement, investment in learning and development and improved systems and processes all working together to empower the broader workforce to perform at their best.
Joining North Sydney Council now will enable you to go on this cultural transformation with us and to make a meaningful difference to both the organisation and the community of North Sydney.
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
Salary Range: $68,893 to $82,263 per annum + $1,000 pa transport allowances + 11.5% superannuation
35 hours per week with access to flexi time
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and respond to the selection questions below.
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Closing Date: 01 November 2024 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
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North Sydney Council,New South Wales,Australia
North Sydney Council,New South Wales,Australia