Student / Graduate Planners (up to 12 months)

This position is intended for students and recent graduates who are either currently undertaking or recently completed their studies in town planning. The purpose of the role is: • 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. • To participate in an efficient and effective lodgement and duty town planning service in which consistent and accurate advice is provided at a high standard.

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 $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.