At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Cadet - Growth Planner.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.
Join us as our Cadet - Growth Planner in our Development and Environment branch and develop your skills and future career.
Find personal and professional growth
In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals in our Growth Planning team, contributing to real planning outcomes for our growing region. You will build practical skills through exposure to varied planning projects that shape the growth of cities and towns, urban release areas, rural residential areas, rural areas and villages, both now and into the future.
You'll find growth through:
- Assisting in the preparation of land use strategies, local environmental plans, development control plans, and development policies
- Assisting in the development and negotiation of infrastructure contribution plans and planning agreements
- Building strong, constructive relationships with applicants, colleagues and our community through community engagement programs and activities
- Undertaking research and assist with team planning projects
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Willingness to commit to and undertake/be undertaking a structured education program in town planning
or a closely associated discipline.
- Genuine interest in town planning as a career.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
We would also love you to have:
- Customer service experience.
Ready for your opportunity?
Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive weekly salary ranging depending on year of study from $1,074.40 to $1,124.90.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Growth Planning on 02 6801 4671 to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!
Applications close 9:00am, Thursday 25th September 2025
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Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
- Find personal and professional growth
You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
