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.

City Design team have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity working as a Project Officer!

About the role

As the Project Officer City Design you will be responsible for preparing and delivering innovative and effective urban design and built form advice for a range and breadth of projects aligned with Council's work program and project priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing urban design strategies, policies, plans, and providing technical advice on built form and public domain.
• Offer high-level strategic and specialised urban design and architectural advice for city building initiatives and planning proposals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex urban design projects within deadlines and budgets.
• Research and analyse urban design trends, integrating them with land use, transport planning.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications and experience in urban design and/or architecture including software/ hand drawing capability and any public sector experience.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing urban design studies, providing built form and public domain advice, and developing design controls/guidelines.
• Experience in delivering innovative graphic and written urban design recommendations aligned with project objectives.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and practical application.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex issues and conflicts.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), CAD and 3D Modelling software.

What's on offer

Permanent Full-Time opportunity
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $101,563 to $111,820 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
• 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.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online attaching a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 14th May 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.