63544 - Student Planner, Isaac Region

Isaac Regional Council is looking to invest in emerging undergraduate talent by providing a successful candidate with a unique and exceptional opportunity to develop their knowledge and skill set within the land use planning team.

Council’s annual student placement program provides an opportunity for a current university student in land use planning or related fields an opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in a progressive local government environment.

This opportunity is for a ten (10) week casual fixed term Student Planner to join our award-winning Liveability & Sustainability Department based in Clermont or St Lawrence. The role will provide support primarily to the Principal Social Planner, Planning and Systems Specialist and Manager Liveability & Sustainability, as well as having an opportunity to gain insight into the operations of Council’s development assessment, and environment and biodiversity programs.

The successful candidate will have:

Current enrolment in a university degree program in urban and regional planning or related field is essential, preferably having completed a minimum of three years full-time study will be highly regarded; Sound understanding of the role of local government in delivery of land use planning services; Sound understanding of the challenges for land use and social planning in the Isaac region; Demonstrated skills in the delivery of high-quality written and verbal communication; Demonstrated skills in supporting a positive team culture and collaborative working environment. As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued and accommodated.

As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued and accommodated.

For this position we offer:

$34.79/hour; Paid accommodation during your placement; Hours as required - Monday to Friday; Superannuation in accordance with policy.

For more details on this position contact the Manager Liveability & Sustainability during business hours. Dan Wagner: 0419 833 386 / Email [email protected].

To submit your application – Please click 'Apply Here' and follow the steps to submit your application. Please ensure you provide a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, achievements and motivation for applying for this position. 

Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region.  Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities.

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IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

Applications Close: Friday 4 December 2020

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.