Are you ready to shape the future of our communities and enjoy a rewarding career?
The state government has launched exciting new education pathways and initiatives, paving the way for you to become a planning professional.
As a planner, you will be at the forefront of decision-making that dictates our living, travel, and working environments. Your role will be important in driving strategic planning for local and state growth and change.
But planning is not just about data and decisions—it's about vision. Whether you're passionate about the environment, social impacts, connectivity, or regeneration, planning offers a dynamic field where your interests can flourish.
Surveyors are crucial throughout the lifecycle of projects and help to build and design 2D & 3D models, or generate drawings and plans of both the world around you and the world still being built.
As a surveyor, you’ll become an expert in understanding the relative location of the world around you; assisting engineers, architects, developers, and clients with the right advice and providing the accurate information needed to get the job done.
While Australian surveyors are among the best in the world, in South Australia there are not enough to meet demand. This skills shortage means there is a world of opportunity for those who choose to study surveying.
So jumpstart your career in planning and make a real difference today.
This comprehensive Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning is designed to develop work-ready graduates at completion of the 3-year degree.
Co-designed with industry experts and professional bodies, the degree provides graduates with academic coursework and practical workplace experience to meet the needs of South Australia’s planning industry.
The degree focusses more on workplace learning in the second and third year than is traditionally included as part of a planning degree, better preparing graduates to step straight into the planning workforce. In addition, Flinders University are exploring an apprenticeship style model for this degree.
For more information, visit: Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - Flinders University
South Australians can now apply to undertake university tertiary education in their home state to pursue a highly sought-after and much-needed career in surveying amidst the national housing crisis.
The Flinders University four-year double-degree Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems (BGIS) / Bachelor of Surveying (BSU ) ensures students can locally acquire the tertiary education and skills needed to become Licenced Surveyors – rather than being forced to study interstate.
For more information, visit: Study Surveying & GIS at Flinders - Flinders University
This program is designed to attract young people to become skilled para planners - who play an important role in shaping the future of our state.
Para Planners support qualified planners by contributing to professional projects, participating in on-the-job training, answering customer queries, and undertaking assessments as part of development application processes.
The pilot program, led by Planning and Land Use Services, is a collaborative effort between the Department for Education, TAFE SA and the Planning Institute of Australia – SA.
This program commenced in 2024, the program will run for 2.5 years, concluding in June 2027.
This Diploma aims to bridge the skills gap by filling entry-level planning vacancies.
This course is specifically designed for candidates who are employed in a relevant area in government or any employment related to para planning and who are looking to gain skills in para planning to support urban and regional planning.
For more information, visit: Diploma of Local Government (Planning) - Government - TAFE SA
The scholarships aim to attract and nurture emerging talent in the planning profession. Designed to reduce barriers to entry, they will ensure a steady flow of skilled professionals into the field. By investing in local students, the program will not only support their educational journeys but also stimulate growth in regional communities. Ultimately, this initiative will help cultivate a robust planning workforce equipped to tackle the unique challenges facing these areas.
Final details of the scholarship program are still being finalised and are expected to be confirmed by mid-2025.
This dynamic, three-hour session at Flinders University will immerse 20+ students in meaningful discussions with industry experts and practicing state planners. Designed to deepen their understanding of the planning profession, the session will offer firsthand insights, inspiring students to envision their future careers while fostering valuable industry connections.
Launching in March 2025, this initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and professional practice, empowering the next generation of planners
Through this program, graduates rotate across key agencies within the Department for Housing and Urban Development, including Renewal A, SA Housing Trust and Planning and Land Use Services.
Implementation of the Graduate Rotation Program to commence in 2027/28 - once the first cohort of students have graduated from the new Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning degree at Flinders University.
The Built Environment Education Taskforce (BEET) was established to address the skills shortage and limited tertiary options in South Australia for careers in surveying, architecture, conveyancing, valuation, and planning.
BEET’s goal is to develop solutions that will increase student enrolments, expand education pathways, and grow the local graduate pool.
The Taskforce brings together representatives from the University of SA, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, TAFE SA, relevant industry boards and peak bodies, and key figures from the Department for Housing and Urban Development.
Our case studies
Hear from case studies who are taking part in some of the state government’s education pathways, and helping to shape the future of our state.