Senior Project Officer (Remote)

Senior Project Officer | City of Parramatta | Australia

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 City Strategy team is a key part of Council’s City Strategic Planning business unit, it is focused on shaping the development and monitoring of key Council environmental and social, strategies, plans and policy.

We are seeking a Senior Project Officer that will support the delivery of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and associated projects through strategic advice, advocacy, and partnership management.

The position will report to the Project Team Lead and will work collaboratively to design and lead major projects and strategic programs within City Strategy with a focus on blue and green infrastructure.

The permanent full-time role will play an important role as a key point of contact working with stakeholders internally and externally to drive progress and respond to issues related to Council’s environmental priorities.

About You
The successful candidate should have previous experience in leading the development and implementation of a range of environmental sustainability or resilience related policy, plans or strategies.

You will also bring:

• Proven ability to deliver cross-functional projects, policies and/or strategies with a focus on green and blue infrastructure planning.
• Demonstrated high level application of analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Exceptional ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique.
• Strong communication skills and effective management of partnerships, including both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in Local Government highly desirable.
• Degree qualifications in urban planning, environmental science, project management or related strategy field.

What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $117,832.69 to $129,758.40 plus 11.5% superannuation.

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

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements (3 days in office, 2 days at home)
• 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 contact Mark Egan, City Strategy Manager, at megan@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a CV / resume and Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Saturday 30th November 2024, and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council’s vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council’s consideration.

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, 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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