Cadet Development Assessment Planner

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full-time cadetship role within the Planning and Environment team and is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable on the job skills while completing your degree level study.

Benefits include full time work, financial assistance to cover study fee costs, career and salary progression and flexibility in working hours.

Your main duties will include:

• Willingness to learn how to assess development applications.
• Comply with Council policies and statutory requirements in the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the natural and built environment.
• Liaise with internal and external clients in providing technical planning and development advice.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $64,270.13 to $100,809.69 gross per annum comprising:

• $57,641.37 to $90,412.28 base salary
• $6,628.76 to $10,397.41 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Appointment to this position is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

You will be a strong communicator and enjoy working in a team environment. Good time management and organisational skills are a must in providing support for the efficient operation of the team. You will be a high achiever with a can-do attitude and demonstrate the following:

• Eligibility to enrol or have already enrolled and/or commenced study in the appropriate tertiary course in Town Planning or Urban and Regional Planning.
• High standard of oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solving ability and skills in research and analysis of issues.
• A commitment to working in a team environment and under supervision.
• Commitment to quality customer service and willingness to assist professional staff as required to ensure the timely and effective delivery of services.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and experience in Microsoft Office.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Katrena Fuller on 02 4474 1211.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 3 November 2024.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.