TAG Graduate Urban 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

The Graduate Urban Planner will support various aspects of urban policy and planning, including environmental, catchment, transport, open space, and community infrastructure. The role offers a dynamic experience with exposure to different projects, technical areas, and stakeholders. It supports the City Plan and Transformation Unit, which handles integrated planning, forward works, major projects, and place projects, giving the candidate a comprehensive view of local government project delivery from analysis to implementation.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assist in the preparation and review of Council strategies and policies which influence urban outcomes and environmental initiatives across the City.
• Undertake research on policy and planning matters that impact Local Government.
• Assist in the provision of planning advice to other parts of the organisation, including on development applications, planning proposals, review of environmental factors, masterplans.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate across the Unit and Council to achieve best-practice planning outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of advice and submissions on a range of strategic projects both internal and external.

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

You will have

• Completion of a recognised tertiary qualification in a field such as urban and regional planning, town planning, or related qualification providing eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant environmental planning and local government legislation, and an ability to interpret the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the preparation of presentation material.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $69,728 (Grade D, Step1) + 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.
•    Temporary 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 Margaret Southwell (Team Leader Urban Policy and Planning) at margaret.southwell@cbcity.nsw.gov.au 

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below 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 Friday, 27 September 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.