Natural Areas Officer

About the role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a capable and motivated individual to join Council's Natural Areas team on a permanent full-time basis. The position is located at Council's Rydalmere Operations Centre.

The position plays a key role in the delivery of Council's Bushland Management Program and will work in close collaboration with Councils Environment and Sustainability team, and other government organisations to deliver best practice environmental outcomes for Council's natural areas. The position reports to and assists the Supervisor Natural Areas in natural areas issues and matters as required.

About You 

The successful candidate will have a significant amount of relevant natural areas project management experience and working with contractors in the delivery of natural resource programs. The individual will preferably have 5 to 10 years' experience in bushland regeneration and or natural areas management. 

You will also bring:

• Proven ability to deliver natural areas programs, including manage procurement, contractors and budgets.

• Ability to research and investigate matters in a methodical manner and be able to convey information to others in relation to environmental matters.

• Excellent communication, project management and stakeholder engagement. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. 

• Ability to lead, coordinate, and deliver outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Seek and coordinate grant funding for natural areas programs.

Qualifications:

• Degree in natural resources management. environmental science, ecology or related discipline.
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

What's on offer

Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week.

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $104,610 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, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) 

Want to know more? 

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

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

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Mr Pino Todarello (Manager Natural Areas) on or email 

How to apply 

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach your Resume and a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Qualifications & Experience points within the Position Description.

Applications close 9pm, Monday, 17th November 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.