Supervisor Open Space

6 days ago

Rydalmere, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global 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.

**About the role**

As the Supervisor Natural Areas you will be responsible for managing, leading and supervising natural areas staff who deliver diverse, complex and at times a sensitive range of projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage staff and resources to plan, prioritise, and implement a diverse program of environmental works, ensuring alignment with Council strategies and compliance with legislation.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners and the community to support project delivery, funding acquisition, and environmental education programs.
- Oversee external engagements, project scoping, budgeting, reporting, and contract documentation using Council’s Project Management Framework to meet time, quality, and budget targets.
- Provide specialist advice on biodiversity, sustainability, contaminated land and natural area matters including waterways; contribute to strategic planning documents and corporate initiatives.
- Lead continuous improvement through technical innovation.

**About You**

**We are looking for a leader who will bring**:

- Recognised Degree qualifications including Environmental Management, Park Management, Environmental Science or related discipline.
- Class C Drivers license
- Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in Natural Areas Management or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of capital projects.
- Strong understanding of natural area management principles and relevant legislation including the NSW Local Government Act, Biodiversity Conservation Act, and Rural Fires Act.
- Proven skills in negotiation, advocacy, report writing, and people management, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of staff, community groups, and public authorities.
- Demonstrated ability in policy development, budget and financial management, project and contract oversight, and organisational planning within a dynamic workplace.

**What’s on offer**
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $146,512 to $161,317 plus 12% 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
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- 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.)

Participation in Council’s Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.

**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 Pino Todarello on 02 9806 8273**

**How to apply**

Applications close 9pm, **Friday 5**th**September 2025**and will not be accepted through any other medium.

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