At the Town of Mosman Park, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants committed to the Town of Mosman Park’s Accountability, Connection and Excellence values.

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student to join our team as a graduate urban planner. This is an opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in local government and gain valuable experience.

You will assist in the development and implementation of urban planning projects, collaborating with experienced professionals to address complex challenges in our communities.

You will be responsible for, with the help of your team:

Assist in the preparation of planning documents, reports, and presentations.

Conduct research and analysis on urban development trends, zoning regulations, and environmental impacts.

Support community engagement initiatives, including workshops and public meetings.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative planning solutions.

Contribute to site assessments, land use planning, and policy development.

You will be a true team player, liaising with internal and external departments and stakeholders to ensure the Town of Mosman Park receives quality services regarding all aspects of urban planning.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

Degree level qualification (or near completion) in urban and regional planning or similar.

Knowledge of and the ability to interpret relevant urban planning legislation including the Residential Design Codes, local planning schemes and regulations.

Well-developed communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.

Report writing and problem-solving skills (developing).

Analytical, research and evaluation skills.

Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

Strong commitment to customer service.

Intermediate computing skills, and a knowledge of MS Office is required.

Eligibility to the Planning Institute of Australia.

Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.

Willingness to participate in ongoing development and training.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements, hybrid working from home, and a 9-day fortnight.

Superannuation co-contribution (subject to individual contribution).

17.5% leave loading.

Two extra days of leave each year (Local Government holiday).

Professional development opportunities.

Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program

Free parking and close to public transport.

Why Work with us?

The Town of Mosman Park is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The Town encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

Chat to us

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact us for a confidential chat with our People and Culture team on 9383 6600 or email [email protected]

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter on SEEK (of no more than two pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position aligned to the ‘Skills & Experience’ section above and why you should be considered for the role.

The position description is on our website for further information about the position.

Closing date: by 5pm on 10 July 2025

Shortlisting of applicants will begin prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application well ahead of time.