Student Environmental Planning Officer

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST 15 June 2026

Status: Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: $74,433.71 - $85,598.77 per annum + 12% superannuation

Are you a driven and enthusiastic student looking to gain experience in Development Assessment? Randwick City Council has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Student Planner in their penultimate year of their Bachelor of Planning studies to join the Development Assessment team on a temporary full-time basis for up to a period of 12 months.

In this role, you will gain solid knowledge, exposure and hands on experience from working alongside professionals within the industry. As a Student Environmental Planning Officer, you will collaborate with and assist Council’s highly skilled team of Development Assessment and Senior Assessment Officers. Daily duties can include:

Assisting with the preparation of a variety of development application types relating to a wide range of land uses.

Attending meetings and site inspections with internal and external stakeholders to provide input and gather feedback.

Performing other duties as assigned.

What we value:

We have a high-performance culture fostered through our values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our culture encourages and supports equity, diversity, and inclusion for our employees and our community.

As a Student Planner, you will be:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Masters program in Urban Planning.

Have a basic understanding of the planning legislation including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Have strong analytical skills, time management skills and attention to detail.

Sound problem solving, multitasking and negotiation skills.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and keen desire to learn Council’s software such as TRIM, Pathways, Bluebeam and the NSW Planning Portal.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Commitment to EEO, WHS and the principles of a culturally diverse society.

Further information:

View the position description online or contact Miguel Rivera, Coordinator Fast Track – Development Assessment, on 02 9093 6889.