Smart City and Innovation 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

As our Smart City and Innovation Manager, you'll be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology into the City's infrastructure, precincts and public spaces. You'll harness data to drive evidence-based decision-making and deliver imaginative, digitally inspired experiences for our community. Your role will focus on using data and technology to streamline business processes, improve operational efficiency, and create innovative solutions that benefit both the City and our community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and empower a high-performing team of professionals with a shared vision for innovation.
• Drive the implementation of actions within Council's Smart City and Innovation Strategy , and other associated plans and policies.
• Embed smart technologies and data-driven approaches across infrastructure and service delivery.
  Forge strategic partnerships with industry, government and research sectors.

About You

We welcome applicants from diverse professional backgrounds. To thrive in this role, you'll bring strategic leadership, innovation expertise and a proven ability to deliver complex initiatives in dynamic environments. You're a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, confident navigating complexity and fostering collaboration across teams and sectors.

Applicants will bring:

• A passion for smart city, digital built environments, and/or digital literacy.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-impact strategic outcomes.
• A strong track record in designing and implementing integrated strategies using contemporary methodologies.
  Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships across stakeholders including Council, community, government, and industry partners.

Qualifications

Degree qualifications relevant to strategy, policy, or smart infrastructure.

What's on offer

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $173,215.21 to $192,032 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 Ashlee Gardner on email

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the role specific responsibilities, qualifications and experience as per the Position Description.

Applications close 9pm, Wednesday, 15 October 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

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.

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