Graduate Planners work within the planning section, which is itself currently within the Planning, Heritage, Economic Development, Tourism, including the Municipal District of Birr Directorate. The section works broadly under four headings as follows: Forward Planning, Development Management, Enforcement (including taking charge of housing developments) and Special Projects (such as greenway development.  However, a Graduate Planner will be required to input into multi-disciplinary project teams on occasion.  Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at a local level. 

• The Graduate Planner will work under the direction and management of the Senior Planner or other employee designated by the Director of Services as appropriate. 
• The Graduate Planner will be required at times to work on their own initiative as circumstances demand on a broad range of projects.  They will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team in the Council’s busy Planning Department. 
• The role requires good administrative, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills depending on assignment.
• The successful candidate will be expected to carry out his/her duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.

Further Information can be found in the Candidate Booklet