Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Graduate Strategic Planner

Here at CBCity 
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. 

The role
CBCity has a rewarding opportunity for a Graduate Strategic Planner to bring new, innovative ideas and contribute to planning one of Sydney's most dynamic areas.

In this role, you will learn a range of strategic planning functions by supporting projects that span across four teams within the City Strategy and Design unit. This includes the Strategic Planning team, the Strategic Assessment team, the City Shaping Projects team and the Urban Design team. This will give you the opportunity to contribute on a range of projects and gain exposure to different planning processes and stakeholders. 

This role is being offered on a temporary full-time basis until January 2026.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Provide input into the review and revisions of Council's city-wide planning policies such as the Employment Lands Zone reforms and residential controls review.
• Support the delivery of Council's place-based Master Plans.
• Work between the planning and urban design teams to ensure good design is embedded into planning projects.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate across the unit and Council to achieve best-practice planning outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of advice and submissions.

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

You will have:

• Completion of a recognised tertiary qualification in a field such as urban and regional planning, urban design, 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.
• Ability to consult, share information, and work collaboratively within a team and across an organisation.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $69,728 (Grade D, Step 1) + 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.
• 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 Camille Lattouf (Manager City Strategy and Design) on 9707 9693

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button 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 Sunday, 10 November 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.