Planner Traineeship (GRIT@Gov)

You will support the delivery of urban programmes and initiatives related to city development, public spaces and place-based work. The role provides exposure to research, coordination, documentation and engagement support within a government planning and design environment. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to support programme implementation, events and knowledge-building efforts related to urban development and public realm initiatives. This is a 6-month GRIT@Gov Traineeship role.

Key Responsibilities: • Support research on cities, urban initiatives, public space practices and relevant policy or programme references. • Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, reports and other programme-related documentation. • Support coordination of meetings, exchanges, events and engagements, including preparation of materials and follow-up actions. • Assist in managing information, records and reference materials for ongoing programmes. • Support engagement and communications materials related to urban programmes and public spaces. • Provide general administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth delivery of programme activities. • Undertake ad-hoc tasks to support the team’s work programme and timelines. What You Will Learn: • How urban programmes and public space initiatives are developed and managed within a government agency. • Exposure to research, programme coordination and stakeholder engagement in the urban development context. • Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and with external partners. • Understanding of how policy, planning and design considerations come together in city-making efforts.

We are looking for a candidate who: • Is a fresh graduate from a recognised university, polytechnic or equivalent institution. • Has a background in urban studies, planning, public policy, geography, social sciences, communications, design, or related disciplines (architecture training is not required). • Demonstrates a strong interest in cities, public spaces and urban issues. • Is organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently. • Communicates clearly in writing and verbally. • Is comfortable with research, documentation and coordination work.