Design Manager

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**

The City Planning and Design Directorate is leading planning and design for the development of our city as we transform into a Global City. With a near doubling of our population over the next 20 years, an exciting focus of our work is the transformation of the Parramatta City Centre into an iconic metropolis set within a contemporary public realm, inclusive, sustainable, and culturally vibrant.

This position is responsible for the design phases of public domain projects with complex urban design, transport and environmental challenges. The design manager is also responsible for the preparation of specialist landscape architecture and public domain design review and advice to inform state infrastructure projects when required.

On a daily basis you will:

- Manage design led processes that are consultative and technically rigorous to create inspiring community infrastructure of enduring value.
- Align project delivery with Council’s strategic goals across urban design, transport, land use, economic development, and environmental and social outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with City policies on design, sustainability, heritage, accessibility, materials, and maintenance.
- Manage consultants and contractors to achieve technical rigor, design excellence, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct design reviews and advocate for City standards, ensuring documentation is thorough, coordinated, and high-quality.Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop project briefs and design solutions that meet client and Council objectives

**What’s on offer**

**_Full Time Term Contract Opportunity up to June 2027 _**

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $113,019 - $124,433 plus 12% superannuation.

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

- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 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, including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunitiesHealth and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

**About You**

You will bring previous experience in managing design for complex urban landscape or public domain projects in the public or private sectors. You have a proven track record of successfully achieving objectives.

You will also bring:

- Proven understanding of public space design, function and performance, that integrates community, heritage, active transport, and environmental considerations.
- Strong project management skills across both design and delivery phases.
- Effective client and stakeholder management, supported by excellent communication.Practical knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

**Qualifications**

Degree level qualifications in landscape architecture, architecture, or a related discipline.

**Want to know more?**

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

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**How to apply**

Applications close **9pm, Friday 31 October 2025**and will not be accepted through any other medium.