Parks and Open Space Planning Project Officer

2 days ago

Rydalmere, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time

City of Parramatta has an exciting career opportunity as a Planning Project Officer working in our Parks & Open Spaces team for a 3-year term contract position

**About the role**

As the Planning Project Officer you will be responsible for leading and supporting the delivery of priority projects within the Parks & Open Space team including the development of an Open Space and Recreation Plan.

This role will work collaboratively to proactively problem solve and provide strategic direction for the Parks and Open Space team

On a daily basis you will:

- Provide professional and technical advice for the successful delivery of park and open space projects and infrastructure programs.
- Ensure the planning, design, funding, delivery and management of park and open space projects meets agreed community objectives and outcomes.
- Prepare Project Briefs, Business Cases, Consultancy Briefs, Reports and/or other Project Management Framework documentation as required.
- Undertake consultation, liaison, and negotiation with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

**About You**

Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with analytical and problem-solving capabilities are essential for your success in the role

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Parks, Open Space, Recreation Planning, Project Management or other related technical disciplines.
- NSW Class “C” Driver’s License.

**What’s on offer**:
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $106,017 to $116,724 plus 11% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- Free onsite parking & onsite gym
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)

**Want to know more?**

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

**How to apply

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