Part Time Opportunity, 24 hours a week for 12 months!
Personal and professional learning and development opportunities.
Be part of a progressive, energetic and supportive team.
Are you an enthusiastic and customer focused planning student?
Are you ready to gain real world professional experience while you study?
If so, we want you to be a part of our team!
About the role: Be involved in the administration and assessment of town planning applications, providing advice to community members relating to their statutory planning matters .
Connect with a range of stakeholders and provide support to the Development Planning and the Customer Service Units.
Be supported by an inclusive and welcoming team.
Banyule will support students who can use this opportunity as a work-based learning opportunity, as part of their degree.
Please let us know throughout your application.
About the team: The Development Planning Team align urban planning policy with urban planning delivery and incorporates subdivision and planning enforcement.
The Team contributes to Councils goals in building a well-planned, sustainable and liveable place that caters for all current and emerging communities, where our local character and environment is protected and enhanced.
We are looking for a team player who shares our commitment to shaping positive outcomes for the community.
Banyule's Development Planning Team has a long history of supporting students to launch their careers in planning and is committed to creating a place where students can learn and grow!
What you will bring: Currently enrolled and completing the final year of a tertiary planning degree or similar in 2025.
Some knowledge of general planning and development issues.
Commitment to customer service and strong communication skills.
Problem-solving skills to assess situations and identify appropriate solutions.
Ability to effectively manage and prioritise tasks, deadlines, and schedules.
What we offer: Impactful work: Be part of a team creating a well-planned, sustainable and liveable Banyule.
Continuous Learning: Join an organisation dedicated to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate individuals who share your commitment to community, planning and sustainability.
Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Be part of an organisation who prioritises a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our hybrid and flexible working environment.
Get involved in our range of employee events and wellbeing initiatives.
How to apply: Please upload your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and addressing the key selection criteria.
For a confidential and informal discussion about the position, please reach out to Jonathan Atkinson, Develop Planning Team Leader - ******.
Applications close: Friday 4 October 2024 at 11.45PM Why choose Banyule?
Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email ******.
Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion.
They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.
Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.
We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.
Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse.
All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon.
As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected.
Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.
