Student Project Officer

Provide business and administrative support within a team environment
- Health & Wellbeing programs and generous leave provisions available

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Planning student who is considering a career in local government. This temporary part-time role (usually 21 hours per week over 3 days) for a period of up to 12 months is aimed at a university student nearing their final year of study (undergraduate or post-graduate).

**About the role**

This position is responsible for leading and participating in project teams that contribute to complex, diverse and, at times, sensitive programs and projects as well as providing a professional, timely and customer focused service. The position also provides business and administrative support services within a team environment.

On a daily basis you will:

- Provide project management, administration and business support
- Assessment and research into individual Development Applications to inform decision making
- Assist in preparing development assessment reports for the team leader, senior management and the Parramatta Local Planning Panel
- Liaise with internal staff and the general public, maintain and develop business relationships with internal and external customers and provide friendly and professional quality customer service to those who come in contact with Development and Traffic Services Unit

**About You**

The successful applicant will also have the following:

- Enrolled in latter stages of University, TAFE or equivalent study in land use planning, urban design, architecture, or similar field
- Proven ability to work with initiative and versatility on a wide range of matters, including solving a range of different problems of some complexity
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small projects (examples could be from course work, personal or work environment)
- Highly developed planning, organising and time management skills including the ability to meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities.

**What’s on offer**

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $72,579 to $79,901 pro-rata (inclusive of superannuation)

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

- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 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)

**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 Jonathan Cleary on (02) 9806 5607.

**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, 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._