MidCoast Council

Student Planner

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

Are you currently studying Town Planning or Urban and Regional Planning, or interested in pursuing a career in the planning field? MidCoast Council now has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Student Planner. This position will allow you to undertake your planning studies while working as a member of our Land Use Planning Team. In addition to learning as you earn, the Student Planner will have access to an education package of up to $25,000 to assist in completing a planning qualification.

The Student Planner will contribute to interactions between Council, stakeholders, and the community and contribute to the development and implementation of planning projects, policies, strategies and plans within the Land Use Planning Team.

The successful candidate will be conscientious and committed to learning within a collaborative team environment, and will demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in planning. 

This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a team of planning professionals and kick start your career in local government. If you would like to hear more about the Student Planner position, don't hesitate to reach out!

What you'll bring

• Currently enrolled in a Town Planning or Urban and Regional Planning course at an Australian University or the ability to enrol by 30 June 2025
• Demonstrated commitment to academic studies and workplace learning
• A positive, collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Research, analytical, and problem solving skills 

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $51,646 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience). 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Full-time, fixed term for the duration of an eligible planning course. 

Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the  position requirements please contact Michael Griffith, Manager Land Use Planning. Michael can be reached on (02) 7955 7763 or at michael.griffith@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.