Trainee Strategic Planner

ABOUT US Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment. Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of

New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways. ABOUT THE ROLE Position

Are you looking to work in a dynamic and ever-changing profession with an opportunity to help shape your local community. If so, a career in planning could be what you are looking for! We are offering a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in strategic planning while completing your tertiary studies.

Reporting to Council’s Coordinator Strategic Planning, you will be a member of a professional team motivated to assist in the delivery of sound strategic and environmental planning outcomes for Council and the community. The role works as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provides the opportunity to be mentored by professional planners in a fast-paced and exciting working environment. In this role you will learn on the job and you will complete the study component of the degree primarily outside standard working hours.

All costs associated with compulsory course fees and requirements whilst undertaking this course with Council will form part of your support in this role. Upon successful completion or your tertiary studies and subject to demonstrated competence, the position has the opportunity to progress to a Graduate Strategic Planner role. To be successful you will bring Behaviour that positively demonstrates…