Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Each year, we provide practical experience to 2 Student Planners enrolled with the intention of completing relevant qualifications in Town Planning or a related field. The Student Planners make valuable contributions to our planning functions and assist with the various tasks and duties undertaken by the City Planning and Development directorate. It also provides students with an opportunity to work within local government and gain practical town planning experience.

These positions are offered on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 12 months, providing a structured and immersive experience in both strategic planning and development assessment. You will be mentored by leaders within our multi-disciplinary team to gain essential knowledge to further your career.

If you're a proactive, enthusiastic communicator who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Currently enrolled, with the intention of completing relevant qualifications in a related field
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Computer Literate.

Desirable: 

• Experience in planning, policy and strategy
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Current class C driver's licence
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Availability to work flexible working hours.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,315.70 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 5 December 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Rachel Agyare on 9839 5960

Internal ref:              BCC594 and BCC1766