Graduate Strategic Planner at Port Stephens Council

Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

47.3

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic planning, Land use planning, Sustainable development, Report writing, Communication skills, Data analysis, Policy development, Correspondence preparation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC! The opportunity With our Strategic Planning Team focussing on some high-priority projects, it’s opened up opportunity for a Graduate Strategic Planner to join their team to assist in supporting the assessment of planning proposals within the team. With support from the Planning Proposals Team Leader, you will provide practical, plain language advice to Council and the community as it relates to land use planning and sustainable development. This includes providing advice on social, economic and environmental considerations, strategic plans and policies, local environmental plans, development control plans, development contributions plans, planning proposals, heritage matters, demographic and other data. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to gain on-the-job experience in a local government setting to support their recent studies. This is a contract opportunity for a period of up to 6 months – working full-time 35 hours / week Hourly Rate Range: $40.24 to $47.30 per hour + 12% superannuation + retention allowance You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description here – view the position description. We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for: Recently completed or near completion of a degree in planning or a related field Well-developed communication skills, including sound word processing abilities, allowing the preparation of correspondence, reports and proposals Driver’s licence – Class C This is life at PSC! Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child. PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café And lots more… Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about… Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals? Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 17 May 2026 Contact: Gemma Wallace, Planning Proposals Team Leader, on (02) 4988 0543 For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’ To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values We’re a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

Responsibilities

The Graduate Strategic Planner will assist the team in assessing planning proposals and providing advice on land use and sustainable development. They will also support the council and community by preparing reports and analyzing demographic and environmental data.