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.

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

About the role

As a current university student, you will be able to participate in the numerous projects currently underway at Council. As one of the fastest growing areas in NSW, this is one of the most exciting periods to be working in Local Government.

As a cadet planner, you will rotate through the Development Assessment and Strategic Planning teams, getting a full understanding of what is involved in assessing Development Applications and preparing strategic planning documents including rezoning proposals.

This cadetship is designed to support students as they complete their planning degree. Flexible working arrangements will be considered to support study commitments.

You can also expect to

- 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 attending to front desk enquiries, phone calls and emails, DA meetings, site meetings and other planning and 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

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

- 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 an accredited Bachelor of Town Planning/Urban Planning course at an Australian university

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

- 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 and flu vaccinations

By the completion of the cadetship, you will have practical experience assessing development applications, contributing to strategic planning projects, engaging with stakeholders, and applying planning legislation within a local government setting.

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📌 Cadet Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Bayside Council
📍 New South Wales