Open Space Liaison Officer

6 days ago


Rydalmere, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time

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.

**About the role**

This position is responsible for the coordination and support of activities and projects relating to the management and development of parks and open spaces.

On a daily basis you will:

- Manage the forward planning of assigned parks and open space capital projects
- Undertake consultation, liaison, and negotiation with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders including Councillors, residents, volunteer groups, government authorities, sporting organisations, public utilities, developers, consultants, businesses and Council staff to achieve positive outcomes
- Negotiate, mediate, and resolve complex open space issues to achieve positive outcomes and make decisions within delegated authority to ensure optimal safe outcomes are achieved with maximum productivity.

**About You**

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualification in open space project delivery. Suitable disciplines include Recreation, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Project Management, or related discipline.
- NSW Class “C” Drivers License

**Experience**:

- Approximately 5-10 years’ experience in project delivery or a related field.
- Relevant experience working with community groups in relation to parks and open spaces or related activities.
- Experience in understanding and managing the diverse needs of multiple stakeholders.

**Skills**:

- Clear and concise written and verbal communication and negotiation skills and an ability to relate to all levels of staff within the organisation and the community.
- To have the ability to research and investigate matters in a methodical manner and be able to convey information to others in relation to park management issues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage capital work projects that relate to public open space
- Demonstrated time management skills

**What’s on offer**

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $101,451.75 to $111,697.75 plus 10.5% superannuation.

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

- 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 including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- 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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