Senior Project Officer

3 weeks ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to join our City Strategic Planning Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving the advocacy, inception, and delivery of priority projects that align with our global city vision Parramatta 2050.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage major projects and strategic programs, ensuring they align with Council values of customer focus, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
  • Foster collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality project delivery.
  • Apply creative thinking and problem-solving skills to reframe challenges and encourage innovative solutions.
  • Identify and maximise strategic opportunities that align with Council priorities and vision.
  • Develop and present reports and communications for various audiences, including senior staff and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct impact measurement initiatives to track progress against strategic objectives.
  • Contribute to the development and management of systems and processes that promote organisational alignment.
  • Monitor performance metrics to identify delivery risks and enable proactive mitigation strategies.
About You

We are looking for someone who is not only experienced but also passionate about making a difference. You will bring:

  • A degree in a relevant field such as communications, policy, planning, innovation, or project management.
  • Significant experience & demonstrated success in project management and administration, delivering integrated outcomes across complex initiatives.
  • A demonstrated ability to identify and address complex challenges with innovative solutions.
  • Experience and success in developing strategic documents and policies that drive progress.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills tailored for diverse audiences, particularly in creating strategic documents.
  • Strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting complex data sets and simplifying them for various stakeholders.
  • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines, and balance competing demands.
  • An engaging communication style with proven ability to build relationships, negotiate, and influence outcomes.
  • A passion for innovative thinking and creative thinking.
  • A solid understanding of the role and purpose of local government, along with a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in all practices.
What's on Offer

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $117,832 to $129,758 plus 11.5% superannuation. In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

  • A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements (3 days in office, 2 from home).
  • 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, etc.).

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