Singleton, New South Wales
Contract
$**** - $**** per fortnight plus superannuation, based on 35 hours per week
Description
At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE.
BE VALUED.
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.
Singleton Council has a long and proud history.
From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales' largest producer of coal.
Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.
Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.
We're committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
ADD VALUE - THE ROLE
Working within Council's Development and Environment Group, responsible for providing a progressive, relevant system that enhances social, economic and environmental land use development, the Cadet Development Planner is responsible for supporting the Planning Services team in accordance with relevant legislation & Council policies.
Key Responsibilities
Support Development Planners, Senior Development Planners and the Coordinator Planning and Development in the assessment of development applications, the provision of timely and accurate advice in relation to planning matters, preparation of professional reports and correspondence, and process improvement initiatives.
Attendance and taking of minutes for Pre-Development Application Meetings, as required.
Participate in the provision of Duty Planner services, under supervision from a development planner, senior development planner or the coordinator planning and development.
Undertaking administrative tasks in accordance with approved procedures to understand the process of development assessment.
Undertaking supervised site inspections.
To be considered for this role you will need to be currently enrolled, and studying in a Degree in Town Planning, or equivalent qualification, in your second last or final year.
This cadetship is an opportunity to continue studying your degree whilst you learn on-the-job, with options for flexibility in how that arrangement looks.
This position is offered on a term contract basis working up to 35 hours per week, dependent on your individual study load.
Remuneration package for this position is in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $**** - $**** per fortnight plus superannuation, based on 35 hours per week.
BE VALUED - THE REWARD
Your Wellbeing Benefits Include
Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
Health + Wellbeing Leave
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks
Your Flexible Work Benefits May Include
Work from home
Rostered Day Off
9-day fortnight
4-day week
Your Leave Benefits Include
Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
Annual Leave
Sick + Carer's Leave
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
Parental Leave
Domestic + Family Violence Leave
Health + Wellbeing Leave
Your Development Benefits Include
Training Courses + Professional Development
Education Assistance
Leadership Development Program
Emerging Leaders Program
'Grow our Own' Program
Your reward + recognition benefits include
ESSPecialist Program Awards
Service Awards
Be Valued Recognition Program
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.
Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?
Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.
For further information regarding this role please see the position description here.
INTERESTED?
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Sarah Boyton - Senior Development Planner on *********.
To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.
Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm.
We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29/01/2026.
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