Are you ready to start your career in statutory Town Planning? Be supported and make a difference as a Cadet Planner role with Sample City Council!

• Earn while you learn – Get paid while you study a Degree in Town Planning
• Gain valuable skills while being mentored by highly skilled professionals
• Make a difference and positively contribute to our community

Sample City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the region. The Cadet Planner is part of Council’s Early Careers program – designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification. Additional benefits include paid course fees and paid study time while gaining valuable skills and experience.  Earn while you learn and kick-start your career with Sample City Council!  ABOUT THE JOB This unique opportunity is designed to support you in completing a Degree or Graduate Diploma in Town Planning, while immersing you in the fast-paced world of local government and statutory development assessment. You will be supported to:

• Assess a range of development applications in accordance with planning legislation.
• Assist with our duty planning
• Assist with monitoring and reviewing changing legislation and policies in the light of changing legislation and community expectations.

Read the position statement to learn more.   WHAT WE OFFER

• Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $1,057.60 per week plus 12 per cent superannuation
• Payment of university fees (including course and amenities fees) for the remainder of your related studies
• Paid time to study and attend compulsory classes
• Yearly pay reviews and increases based on performance
• 35 hour working week with flexi roster
• Four weeks paid annual leave
• Be mentored and work closely with team of qualified planning professionals in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment

 ABOUT YOU

• Are currently enrolled and completing a Degree or Graduate Diploma in Town Planning or other relevant and suitable qualification and are in your second year of your studies. Students in their first year will be considered.
• Have well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Have attention to detail with experience in analysing data and technical report writing.
• Are committed to completing the course of study part time while working full time.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and providing great customer service
• Hold a minimum of Provisional Class C Drivers licence
• An understanding of operating in a publicly accountable environment is highly desirable but not essential.

 HOW TO APPLY If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 21 December 2025.  

• Check out the FAQs and Guide to Applying before starting your application.
• Click the ‘Apply’ button to start your application. You will need to upload a resume and provide responses to application questions based on the position statement.
• If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Isabelle Field, Early Careers Advisor for a confidential discussion on 02 4900 0000