Parramatta City Council Hiring for Project Officer – City Design Job at Parramatta 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 permanent-full time position will be responsible for preparing and delivering innovative and effective urban design and built form advice for a range and breadth of projects aligned to achieve specific outcomes as identified in Parramatta 2038 and Council’s Corporate Plan, and contributing to the achievements of the City Design and Planning Unit overall.

On a daily basis you will be responsible for providing high-level strategic and specialised advice and promote design integrity and identify emerging issues and opportunities to achieve the Council’s vision and strategic outcomes.

About the Person

The successful candidate should have Tertiary qualifications and experience in urban design and/or architecture including software/ hand drawing capability.

This role will suit a person who demonstrated experience delivering innovative and effective urban design solutions. You will have the ability to research and analyse public domain plans and projects, and understand all components of project, program and portfolio management processes.

What’s on Offer

You get to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team of like-minded professionals.

We are offering an attractive salary from $92,062.27 – $101,359.31 p.a. plus Super. City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which can be accessed by the successful candidate.

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 Kelly van der Zanden on (02) 9806 5521.

How to Apply

Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and answer the position selection criteria. Applications close 9pm, Friday 19 November 2021 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Successful applicants are subject to COVID-19 Vaccination requirements as per Public Health Orders and/or City of Parramatta’s Vaccination Policy. Evidence of vaccination may be required and Council will consider reasonable adjustments required as a result of approved vaccination exemptions where possible.

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

We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, transgender and gender diverse people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

If you require any adjustments or accessibility support during our recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise us here at [email protected] . Please ensure to indicate your preferred method of communication (email or phone).

City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and waters of Parramatta, the Dharug peoples. We also acknowledge the present Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who now reside within this area.

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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