• $56,031.48 to $58,719.78 p.a. + super
• Temporary full time position - 12 month contract
• 35 hours per week plus fortnightly rostered day off, work/life balance
• Fantastic opportunity to kick start your Heritage Conservation or Planning career

About the role Woollahra Council has an exciting opportunity available for one lucky Student who has substantially completed their planning or heritage conservation studies to join our team on a temporary full time basis for a period of 12 months. In this role you will gain solid knowledge and hands-on experience from professionals within the heritage conservation, planning and placemaking industry As our Student - Stategic Planning & Place, you will collaborate with and assist our highly skilled team of Strategic Planners and Heritage Officers. Some of your daily duties will include: - Research, preparation, review and updates of strategic, urban planning, placemaking and heritage policies and projects - Research, preparation and presentation of reports on heritage and strategic planning matters - Providing information and consulting with the community About you The successful Candidate will thrive in a team environment, have great communication skills and demonstrate a can-do attitude. Take the challenge and get a step ahead of the rest in your career! Essential Criteria

• Currently studying in 3rd or 4th year to obtain an undergraduate degree or substantially completed a postgraduate Masters degree in either Heritage Conservation or Environmental Planning / Urban & Regional Planning (recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia) or be studying for a degree in a closely related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed skills in the use of PC office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proficiency in research and problem solving, with particular attention to detail and providing clear concise advice.
• Time management skills, with an ability to balance priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality customer service.
• The ability to provide a proactive and creative input into the operation of a team of multi-skilled professionals.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to WHS and EEO principles.
• Class C drivers licence or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria

• Hands-on experience in the preparation, assessment and implementation of policies, strategies and/or heritage conservation documents.
• Hands on experience in website maintenance.
• Hands on experience with InDesign or other similar graphic design package.

What’s in it for you? We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community. Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• High quality training and development opportunities
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the 'apply now' button or click on the link below: http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/positions_vacant
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Anne White, Manager Strategic Planning & Place on (02) 9391 7086 during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

CLOSING DATE:   11:59PM on Tuesday, 3 February 2026Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.