At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. ADD VALUE - THE ROLE Working within Council’s Development and Environment Group, responsible for providing a progressive, relevant system that enhances social, economic and environmental land use development, the Cadet Development Planner is responsible for supporting the Planning Services team in accordance with relevant legislation & Council policies. Key responsibilities include:

• Support Development Planners, Senior Development Planners and the Coordinator Planning and Development in the assessment of development applications, the provision of timely and accurate advice in relation to planning matters, preparation of professional reports and correspondence, and process improvement initiatives.
• Attendance and taking of minutes for Pre-Development Application Meetings, as required
• Participate in the provision of Duty Planner services, under supervision from a development planner, senior development planner or the coordinator planning and development
• Undertaking administrative tasks in accordance with approved procedures to understand the process of development assessment
• Undertaking supervised site inspections

To be considered for this role you will need to be currently enrolled, and studying in a Degree in Town Planning, or equivalent qualification, in your second last or final year. This cadetship is an opportunity to continue studying your degree whilst you learn on-the-job, with options for flexibility in how that arrangement looks. This position is offered on a term contract basis working up to 35 hours per week, dependent on your individual study load. Remuneration package for this position is in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $2353 - $2460 per fortnight plus superannuation, based on 35 hours per week. BE VALUED - THE REWARDYour wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages. Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer. For further information regarding this role please see the position description here. INTERESTED? For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Sarah Boyton - Senior Development Planner on 6578 7519. To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia. Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29/01/2026.