Temporary Part Time – 3 days (24 hours) $ 66,313.59 pro rata ( plus 11% super) April 2024 – December 2024 Who we are Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and the communities and townships in between. Our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Your New Career This is an exciting opportunity for a student planner to gain experience in our Statutory Planning Team. The Surf Coast Planning Scheme is diverse, and responsive to the variety of land uses that the Shire has to offer. Working in a flexible arrangement around your studies, you will gain experience in dealing with and assisting statutory planners with a range of planning applications and approvals. You will also have a customer focused approach to assist the community with general planning enquiries through front counter and telephone service. About you We are currently looking for a student planner with a drive to actively learn and participate in the statutory planning system at the Surf Coast Shire. You will have a customer focused approach and administrative skills to assist local community members and the statutory planning team. Mandatory Requirements (Skills & Experience) Currently enrolled and studying a tertiary qualification in planning, or related discipline. Ability to learn new processes and procedures of a local government planning department. Ability to work as an effective team member and contribute to a positive team culture. Ability to provide a customer service focus to the work. You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia. A current Working With Children Check Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia. Working for us Our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community and it’s why our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees are able to contribute to our success. More information on the role accountabilities, and selection criteria can be found in the Position Description. If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Jacqueline Randles, Coordinator Statutory Planning on 5261 0600. To apply for this position, you must have the permanent right to live and work in Australia. Applications should include a: cover letter statement addressing the selection criteria copy of your resume. Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position. How to apply Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 21 April 2024 Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer and completes police checks for all employees.