WA Division
Young Planners
Committee
National Representative: Alex Frankcombe
State Representative: David Snyder
Secretary: Sian Morgan
Events Coordinator: Megan Gammon
Mentoring Program: Lloyd Anderson
Rural Work Experience Program Co-ordinator: Tyson Burkett
State Connections Newsletter Convenor: Trent Will
Policy Convenor: Kali Burch
Committee Support : Craig Shepherd/Stacey King
Expressions of Interest- Rural and Regional Work Experience Program
The Western Australian Young Planners Group (WAYPG) are seeking Expressions of Interest from those interested in participating in the 2012 Rural and Regional Work Experience Program. The program was established in 2010 and due to its success the program is now run annually and encourages young planners to actively participate in rural and regional planning through a work placement. Although this program is a work experience program, it is envisaged that it will create new opportunities for work places to showcase the many benefits of living and working in the Great Southern, Mid-West, Pilbara and Kimberley Regions.
The 2012 program will involve a three week work experience placement with a local government or state government body and is aiming to be undertaken mid year 2012 during the study break. It is anticipated the relevant work place will cover costs involved with travel and accommodation expenses of their chosen Young Planner for the duration
of their stay.
Should you be interested in discussing the program further, please complete the Expression of Interest
Form which can be obtained below and return to Tyson Burkett via email to Tyson@allerdingassoc.com by Monday 14th May 2012.
Minimum requirements for progressing your interest are:
-You must be a 3rd, 4th or a post graduate student enrolled in Urban and Regional Planning;
- Written support (sign off) from your course year coordinator must be included with the EOI
form.
Please click here for Guidelines of the Program
Please click here for EOI Form
The Western Australian Young Planners Group (WAYPG) look forward to hearing from you.
Town Planning Students Association (TPSA) Representatives
Curtin University (ECU): Amanda Ying
University of Western Australia (UWA): Scott Gregory/Bronwyn Jenkins
Edith Cowan University (ECU): Aviva Mahfouda/Stacey King
The WAYP Committee is both a representative group for, and service provider to, Western Australian Young Planners. The Committee comprises a team of energetic and dedicated young professionals who advocate for and support young planners, whilst bringing a fresh approach to the wider Institute.
The WAYP Committee's role is to support young professionals, graduates, and undergraduates through promoting a social environment where connections can be made opportunities for professional development and support achieved. The Committee also supports PIA in the promotion of planning as a profession and attracting members.
The WAYP Committee aims to provide the following for its members:
- Educational and social opportunities for planning students and young professionals;
- Opportunities for mentoring, networking, learning, and participating in policy decisions;
- Opportunities for Young Planners to generally enjoy the profession.
The activities of the WAYP Committee are both supported and influenced by its role within PIA, and particularly connections with the Western Australian Division of PIA (PIA WA) and the National Young Planner Group (NYPG).
Interested in joining the WA Young Planners Committee?
Then send us an email to wayoungplanner@planning.org.au and we can keep you informed of any vacancies that may arise.
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