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Latrobe City Council offers a paid, four-year Student Planner role with a funded diploma, apply by 17 September 2024

Latrobe City Council is offering a four-year, full-time Student Planner position, including a paid salary and fully funded Diploma of Town Planning. Apply by 17 September 2024 to shape Latrobe's future.

By news@gippsland - 10th September 2024 - Back to News

Latrobe City Council is offering a new opportunity to a passionate Latrobe City local to earn and learn as part of addressing Victoria's shortage in town planning skills. This new opportunity will see a successful candidate fully supported to complete an online Diploma of Town Planning. Council will cover the cost of the degree while also paying a waged salary, enabling the Student Planner to apply their studies to real-world examples on the job.

Latrobe City Council is the only council in Victoria who offers a unique role for a local to work in planning while earning an online Diploma of Town Planning, with full financial support and a salary

Planners shape growth

Planners make decisions on how cities and regions will grow and change in the future by balancing social, economic and environmental considerations. Mayor of Latrobe City Council, Councillor Darren Howe, shared that planners are instrumental in guiding the region's transition toward a prosperous future and that this initiative is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate and the region.

"Planners are critically important in regional areas because they are at the forefront of sustainable development and city innovation. For us to continue to grow our cities, support housing growth and unlock land for development, we need planners in the local council to manage our built and natural assets," he said.

Job pathway opportunity

Cr Howe said, "This initiative provides a secure job pathway for someone who is eager to shape the future of Latrobe City and gain the foundation knowledge and skills for a successful career in town planning, while being a member in an organisation that values its employees."

"Council was recognised as an Employer of Choice with The Australian Business Awards in 2020 and provides employment to over 1000 individuals. The Student Planner opportunity reflects council's commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements and overall, delivering a rich and rewarding employment experience," said the Mayor.

Apply for planning job

The position is a four-year full-time contract, and Latrobe is currently the only council in Victoria offering this opportunity. Applications close Tuesday 17 September 2024 at 11.59pm. To apply, visit the Latrobe City Council jobs portal.

More information about town planning as a career can be accessed on the Planning Institute of Australia's become a planner website. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact John Petrakos, Manager Regional City Planning on 0403 583 594.

Pictures from Latrobe University website.

Source: www.gippsland.com

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