Help shape the future of one of Sydney's fastest-growing cities. Turn your planning studies into real-world experience.
Are you studying Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, GIS, Urban Design or a related discipline and looking to gain hands‐on industry experience while completing your degree?
Join the City of Ryde and play an important role in analysing development trends, supporting planning research and helping inform decisions that shape the future of our city.
Gain real-world planning experience while completing your studies
Work with development data, GIS and urban analytics tools
Learn from experienced planning professionals in a supportive team environment
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is one of Australia's most dynamic and rapidly evolving local government areas. Home to more than 130,000 residents, a thriving innovation economy centred around Macquarie Park, and vibrant local centres, Ryde continues to experience significant growth and transformation.
As our city grows, understanding how and where development occurs has never been more important. Our Development Insights team undertakes research and analysis to better understand development trends, housing and job delivery, planning constraints and growth opportunities. Through the use of planning data, GIS and urban analytics, the team helps support evidence-based planning and decision‐making.
About the Role
We're seeking a motivated Student Planner to join our Development Advisory and Insights team on a permanent part-time basis (21 hours per week).
In this role, you'll assist with planning research, development trend analysis and the monitoring of housing and employment growth across the City of Ryde. You'll work with planning databases, GIS systems, the NSW Planning Portal and other analytical tools to support planning projects and policy development.




You'll also have the chance to gain exposure to planning policy, growth forecasting, housing delivery monitoring and contemporary urban planning challenges.
Working alongside experienced planners, you'll gain valuable exposure to strategic planning, development analysis and urban research while building practical skills that will support your future career.
About You
You're curious, analytical and passionate about understanding how cities grow and evolve.
You enjoy working with information and data, are comfortable asking questions and are keen to learn from experienced professionals. You have strong communication skills, enjoy collaborating with others and can manage competing priorities while balancing your university commitments.
Most importantly, you're looking for an opportunity to apply what you're learning at university in a real-world planning environment and develop the practical skills that will support your future career in planning and development.
What You'll Bring
Current enrolment in a Town Planning degree or related discipline such as Geography, GIS, Urbanism, Economic Development, or a similar field
An interest in planning, development and urban growth
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
A willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement
Experience using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite or similar software




Highly Regarded
Familiarity with the NSW Planning Portal
Experience using GIS or spatial software
Exposure to databases and data analysis tools
Experience using Land iQ or urban analytics software
Knowledge of contemporary planning and development issues
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to gain practical planning experience while completing your studies and to work on projects that directly influence the future growth and development of the City of Ryde.
You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, gain exposure to industry-leading planning systems and analytical tools and develop skills that can support a future career in planning, urban policy, development assessment or local government.
What We Offer
Flexible workdays and hours to align with university commitments
Work 21 hours per week
Valuable workplace experience while completing your studies
Mentoring and support from experienced planning professionals
Three additional grant days over the Christmas period
Annual performance reviews and Award increases
Study assistance and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to join Fitness Passport
Various health and wellbeing initiatives
Collaborative and values-driven workplace culture
Office-Based Learning Environment
This is an office-based role. While working from home is not available, we offer flexibility around university timetables, assessment periods and exams. Working onsite provides valuable opportunities for mentoring, collaboration and hands‐on learning alongside experienced planning professionals.
Your commencing annual salary will range from $ 73,****** to $89,****** + Superannuation (pro-rata for 21 hours per week), dependant on your skills, experience and qualifications
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📌 Student Planner - Development Insights (Sydney)
🏢 City Of Ryde
📍 Sydney