Senior Quantity Surveyor

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 Senior Quantity Surveyor plays a key role in reviewing infrastructure projects listed in the contributions plans and providing reliable, up-to-date cost estimates to support strategic planning and funding decisions. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to assess project scope and design details, ensuring all cost inputs are realistic and reflect current market conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for infrastructure projects listed in Council's development contributions plans and Planning Agreements.
• Review and validate cost inputs provided by external consultants or internal stakeholders to ensure consistency with current market rates and industry standards.
• Provide cost advice to inform updates to contributions plans and support strategic infrastructure planning.
• Undertake benchmarking, cost analysis, and forecasting to inform financial modelling and funding allocations.
• Conduct high-level feasibility reviews and cost comparisons to support project prioritisation.
• Collaborate with project managers, planners, engineers and asset managers to ensure proposed project scopes are clearly defined and costed appropriately.
• Interpret concept designs and early-stage project documentation to quantify infrastructure elements and assess cost implications.
• Provide technical input during plan reviews to ensure infrastructure estimates remain realistic, defensible, and aligned with Council's long-term financial planning.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of five years' experience in quantity surveying, cost consultancy, or construction management, preferably within the public sector or infrastructure environment.
• A bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or membership with recognised bodies such as the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical cost data to a range of stakeholders.

What's on offer

• An attractive salary package ranging from $138,124 to $152,133 per annum plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
• A Maximum-term contract of up to 12 months

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.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please Ishara Warakagoda on or email

How to apply

Candidates must apply online

Required: Please include:

• A detailed resume, and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Position Overview and Role-Specific Responsibilities as outlined in the Position Description.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 31 August 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Additional Information:

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

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.