• Lead and Support the Implementation of Council’s Integrated Planning & Reporting
• Hybrid WFH | 35hr Week | Central Parramatta Location

The City of Parramatta is experiencing unprecedented change and transformation, presenting Council, its partners and the community a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape the future of Sydney’s Central City.

Council’s City Strategy unit is responding to the challenge – building and transforming the team to plan for a culturally, socially, environmentally and economically sustainable City.

We are now seeking a Project Officer to join our diverse and energetic team!

About the role

Within City Strategy, the Corporate Strategy team leads and delivers on the City’s long-term vision with action on the ground – through effective integrated planning, prioritisation, partnerships and collaboration.

Reporting to a Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Embedding our strategy into everything we do – from setting our vision, leading our alliance program and key external partnerships toward positive City outcomes, and tracking and reporting success within Council.
• Leading and supporting implementation of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework, developing and monitoring the City-wide Community Strategic Plan, and Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan.
• Leading and supporting the coordination of Council’s strategic alliance program, to embed strategy and advocacy in our partnerships and deliver mutual benefits for the City.

About you

We’re looking for someone with a strong focus on continuous improvement, with experience in strategy, corporate / business planning or strategic partnerships. You will have proven stakeholder engagement skills and capability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants may come from a wide range of backgrounds, however they will be enthusiastic, driven and proactive.

The City Strategy Team is a multi-disciplinary team, with an agile operating model, working towards prioritised outcomes. This approach is suited to those who are accustomed to nimble working environments, and can quickly change focus or prioritise their work program as needed.

If you think you would be a good fit for this role but can’t tick every box in the position description, we still encourage you to get in touch or apply!

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive salary package starting from $103,763.38 p.a. (including 10.5% super), based on skills and experience.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door and discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Dayne Glinkowski at [email protected], or (02) 9806 8567.

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers.

Applications close 21st September 2022 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity, and we encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, gender diverse, LGBTIQ+, veterans and culturally diverse communities to join Council. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council’s vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Councils consideration.

Council employees may be subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Position Description:

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• Delivery of land and compensation negotiations and land projects
• Permanent Full Time | 35hr Week | Hybrid Working Arrangements

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as it becomes Sydney’s Central City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. The Asset Manager will manage a range of Council land transactions.

About the role

This position is responsible for the implement and management of property plans and programs to ensure Council’s land and building assets facilitate effective delivery of services to achieve Council’s strategic objectives and vision of being the leading City in the heart of Sydney. This position is responsible for the management of Council’s real property land assets and delivery of property related services.

The Asset Manager will be responsible for residents, partner and community relationships, and contributing to continuous improvement to deliver on the PASS vision to reinvigorate City of Parramatta’s land portfolio to make sound, value-driven decisions on behalf of our customers and community. Your daily task will consist of;

• compulsory acquisitions of land
• negotiation of leases/licences for land
• land purchases and sales
• temporary occupation of community land
• underground rock anchor agreements
• Local Government Act land issues

About You

The successful candidate should have:

• Land transaction experience, with a proven track record of achieving objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering easements, licences and other land transactions and processes.
• Demonstrable detailed understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to land transactions and the ability to practically apply this knowledge.
• Experience working in land registry systems and GIS applications.
• Tertiary qualification in property, land economics, property management, asset management or a related discipline.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $145,326.36 to $160,011.14 (inclusive of superannuation)

Additionally, the City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include a range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid Working from Home WFH arrangements;

• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Jeffrey Chan on [email protected]

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and answer the position selection criteria. Applications close 9pm, 2022 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Councils vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Councils consideration.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity, and we encourage all applicants; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, gender diverse, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace .

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

• Work Closely with Unit Leaders to ensure this System is adopted across Council
• Hybrid WFH | Permanent Full Time | 35hr Week

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as it becomes Sydney’s Central City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

The City Strategy Unit is responding to the challenge and is seeking a leader to join us as Senior Project Officer in the newly established Project Management Office (PMO) unit.

About the role

Reporting to the Strategy Manager (PMO), you will assist with establishing, implementing and maintaining a standardised project management system, including relevant processes, policies, and tools. You will also be working closely with other Unit leaders to ensure a standardised project management system is adopted across all sections of Council.

About you

Applicants may come from a wide range of backgrounds; however they will be enthusiastic, driven and proactive. We are looking for someone with experience in project management frameworks or systems, has a strong focus on continuous improvement, and is highly organised. You will have proven stakeholder engagement skills and capability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $120,384.74 p.a. (including superannuation) based on skills and experience

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas,
• 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots, Skin Cancer Checks)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Eva Farlow at [email protected], or (02) 9806 5251

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers. Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 21st September 2022 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Councils vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Councils consideration.

City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity, and we encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, gender diverse, LGBTIQ, veterans and culturally diverse communities to join Council. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Council employees may be subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.