At a Glance
- Tasks: Process development applications and provide advice on planning matters.
- Company: Join Inner West Council, a vibrant and inclusive local government in Sydney.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, remote options, and affordable gym memberships.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while kickstarting your planning career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in town planning and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60834 - 60834 $ per year.
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance. Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role:
- The Student / Graduate Planner role is intended for students and recent graduates who are either currently undertaking or recently completed their studies in town planning.
- The purpose of the roles are:
- To efficiently and effectively process development and associated applications submitted to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and related legislation in accordance with Council's policies and procedures.
- To respond to verbal and written requests for advice concerning development matters, including formal Pre-Development Application advice.
Please note that the commencement date for this role is flexible.
Remuneration:
- Student: Award Prescribed (up to $60,834.80)
- Graduate: $89,733.28 - $101,515.44 + 12% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications:
- Substantial commencement or recent completion of tertiary qualifications in a town planning related field.
- High standard of verbal communication and writing skills.
- Skills in research and analysis of town planning related issues.
- NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Commitment to quality customer service.
Enquiries: Christian Hemsley, Team Leader E-Planning (Acting) on 9392 5706
Closing Date: Sunday 11 October 2026, 11:30PM
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Eligibility for employment/Pre-employment Checks:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance:
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know.
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