Cadet Planner (From Feb **** to Feb ****)
Learn from experienced planning professionals through structured mentoring and support
Build the skills and experience needed for a successful planning career
Gain hands-on experience across Development Assessment and Strategic Planning

About the role
Assess, review and report on development applications in a timely manner to comply with legislation, statutory and control code obligations.
Undertake research to assist with review and decision-making regarding development application assessments.
Participate in pre-development application meetings as appropriate.
Act as Council's duty planner, as required (including attend to front desk enquiries, phone calls and emails), DA meetings, site meetings and all other related planning/ land use control enquiries to external customers.
Participate in stakeholder engagement activities to understand and meet the needs of the local community.
Develop and review statutory and land use plans to ensure growth is appropriately scaled and located, and delivers community benefits for the Bayside LGA
About you
A willingness to commit to the role and study. Ability to balance study and work commitments effectively to work at Council long term
Completed a minimum of 1 year of your Urban & Regional Planning degree; or




Enrolled in accredited Bachelor of Town Planning/Urban Planning course at an Australian University
Our perks and culture
3 extra days off during Christmas each year
10 days sick leave each year
5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Fitness Passport
Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations
Apply now
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Closing Date:
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Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.

📌 Cadet Planner (From Feb 2027 To Feb 2029) (New South Wales)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 New South Wales