Place Liasion Officer

Play an Integral Role in the Ongoing Management of the Parramatta Square and Centenary Square public domain - Parramatta’s premier public space

Temporary Full Time | Central Parramatta Location | 35 hr Week

The Place Making team at City of Parramatta are about moving from ‘liveability’ to ‘lovability’. The spaces between buildings in our cities and around buildings in our towns and neighbourhoods are critical. When they work, cities work, and neighbourhoods work. Connecting people to place through strong place-making is our bold vision. It aligns the objectives of Council’s strategic objectives to our day-to-day work as place-makers, how we do it, and how we prioritise it. Place-makers are advocates for the human lived experience in our cities and neighbourhoods, they are advocates for local community engagement, for community involvement and ownership of public spaces.

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, local businesses 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.

At the centre of all this change and transformation is Parramatta Square. Parramatta Square always was, and always will be, a gathering place. A place for inspiration, discovery, and connection - the world’s gateway to the fascinating mosaic that is Parramatta.

About the role

The temporary 12 month role of Place Liaison Officer is to help maintain good relations between organisations and members of the community with a particular focus on the Parramatta Square precinct. This is done by working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders including commercial tenants, young people, rough sleepers and other community members within the Parramatta Square Public Domain.

The Place Liaison Officer will engage with people experiencing homelessness who are occupying the public space to link them with services and pathways to exit homelessness. The Place Liaison Officer is responsible for liaising with vulnerable people with a range of complex and challenging needs to reduce homelessness, improve amenity and contribute to a reduction in anti-social behaviour. The Place Liaison Officer also coordinates between internal staff in relation to cleansing or maintenance services or supporting the work of the Parramatta Square / Centenary Square Place Manager in ensuring optimal operation of the precinct.

About You

We are seeking an individual who is proactive, able to ‘think on their feet’ and work with a variety of situations, individuals, and groups. This includes being able to quickly adapt and respond positively to change and manage customer needs promptly and professionally.

You will have experience in the provision of professional, timely and customer focussed service. We are seeking an individual who can build and manage strong, productive partnerships with various stakeholders.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive remuneration package from $93,903 plus super.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid Working From Home arrangements
Central Parramatta location (public transport at our door)
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
And much, much more

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Alternately, for a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Patfield on 9806 5807.

How to apply

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.

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