Student/Graduate Planner - Strategic Planning (up to 1 …, Inner West Council

About Inner West Council Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, livable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, creative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do. We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge, and a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate. Permanent employees benefit from a great value gym membership from $18.65/week, giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney. Location: Ashfield/Leichhardt, New South Wales Position Type: Cadet About the Role This role is ideal for a student undertaking studies or a recent graduate in Urban Planning or related studies, looking to build a strong foundation in local government planning. You’ll support the research, development and review of Council’s strategic plans and policies, including contributing to the preparation of the new Inner West Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP). Working alongside experienced planners and under the guidance of the Manager, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in strategic planning, policy development and evidence‑based decision‑making, while developing your professional skills in a supportive, collaborative setting. This is a great opportunity to apply your studies to real‑world planning projects that make a tangible difference to local communities. Remuneration
- Student: Award Prescribed (up to $58,494.80)
- Graduate: $86,282.04
- $97,610.76 + 12% Superannuation Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Undertaking a Degree (Bachelor or Post‑Graduate) in Urban Planning or equivalent.
- Ability to think strategically with demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computer programs (spreadsheet, database, graphics, word processing).
- Ability to work in a team environment and meet project deadlines. Enquiries Gunika Singh, Team Leader Planning Operations on Closing Date Sunday 24 May 2026, 11:30PM How to Apply We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process. Eligibility for Employment / Pre‑Employment Checks Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre‑employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia. Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification. For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers. Reasonable Adjustment Assistance IWC is intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please contact our team for more information on reasonable adjustments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvare