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Town Planning Cadet - full-time maximum period of months

Company:
Mid-Western Regional Council
Location:
Mudgee, NSW, Australia
Posted:
July 28, 2025
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Description:

Town Planning Cadet - full-time maximum period of up to 24 months Mid-Western Regional Council is offering a graduate opportunity to an eligible and suitable candidate completing their Bachelor's Degree in Town Planning.

The cadet will be mentored by Council employees in our Statutory Planning team.

You will be paid a wage while studying your degree, and your university fees will be paid by Council for the duration of the cadetship.

You are required to pay your course fees.

You must have no more than 2 years (full-time) remaining on your degree, evidence is required.

In order to meet the requirements of the Cadetship, successful completion of training and tertiary studies is required.

Enjoy the unique opportunity to work across urban, rural and environmental planning matters Gain hands-on experience across all facets of statutory, development assessment, compliance, and policy.

Work alongside an experienced planning team.

Your new job Working across all facets of statutory planning, including duty enquires, development assessment, compliance, and policy.

35 hour week, with an RDO every 4 weeks Health & Wellbeing program Professional Learning and Development opportunities You Currently enrolled in or studying in your penultimate or final year a Bachelor of Planning (or equivalent) at a registered training organisation.

General computer literacy including basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and email and internet programs Demonstrated interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills Ability to apply planning theory to real-work situations Strong organisational skills and time management skills with ability to manage competing priorities Capability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Highly motivated and willingness to learn The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $2,249.80 - $2,460.80 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $58,494.80 - $63,980.80 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience). About Mid-Western Regional Council: Located in the award winning town of Mudgee, we are a team of over 500 people who serve 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres (that’s 4.5 Greater Sydneys). We do so much more that “rates, roads and rubbish” through a diverse range of 75 different types of businesses and as a leading member of the State’s first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working at Mid-Western Regional Council - YouTube The Mudgee Region: Around 3 hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities.

Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle.

Find out more New Residents Guide Choose Mudgee Region What is next - Applications close on Monday 11 August at 11:59pm.

Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Have Questions?

Call us Lindsay Dunstan, Manager Statutory Planning (02) 6378 2830 Jaime Adams, HR Officer (02) 6378 2752

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