Project Officer Land Use

2 days ago

Parramatta, Australia City of Parramatta 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.

We are a passionate group of professionals who want to make a difference. This is your opportunity to join our team and help us tackle often complex challenges to deliver high quality planning and design outcomes for the benefit of our community.

**About the role**

We are recruiting for a Project Officer in the Strategic Land Use Planning team.

**About You**

You are Tertiary qualified in town planning or equivalent. Applicants may have experience in the following; however, this is not essential; culture, economic development, social or environment.

You will also bring:

- Proven experience in statutory or strategic planning or allied professional experience and an understanding of the NSW planning system.
- A track record of achieving strategic objectives with demonstrated success in working with or for the public sector.
- Experience in generating and communicating statutory plans and strategies and preparing related reporting.
- Project management skills and experience.
- Experience in analytical, creative thinking and problem solving across a range of strategic projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to work with initiative and versatility on a wide range of matters, including solving a range of complex planning related problems through innovation and collaboration.Established written and verbal communication skills that can adapt to a diverse range of audiences.
- **Essential qualifications**

Tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent.

**What’s on offer**

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $104,610 - $115,174 plus 12% superannuation.

This role is permanent full time and within the City Planning and Design Directorate.

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, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

**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 **Diane Galea,**Team Leader - Strategic Land Use Planning, on **9806 5085.**

**How to apply**

Selection Criteria Project Officer

Applications close **9pm, Sunday, 2, November 2025**and will not be accepted through any other medium.

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