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 of Parramatta have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer to join the City Strategy team and work to create a socially sustainable, equitable, and resilient Parramatta. This team sits within the City Strategic Planning business unit and has a 'people first' focus, working to make City of Parramatta more equitable and resilient.

About the role

As the Project Officer, you will support or lead the inception and delivery of priority projects within the City Strategy Team that contribute to the vision for the future of Parramatta.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Council's strategies relating to social sustainability, community infrastructure, and affordable housing. This includes supporting the delivery of Council's Social Sustainability Strategy 2024-2033 and the update of the Community Infrastructure Strategy 2020.
• Leading and supporting social planning and policy projects involving research, analysis, engagement, and report writing.
• Preparing strategic advice and supporting advocacy.
• Driving social outcomes using Census data, community engagement findings, and other data inputs.
• Reviewing and providing advice on the social impact of new developments and precincts.
• Assisting with the management of strategic partnerships with NSW Government Departments.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in social science, public policy, urban planning, strategy, project management, or a related field.
• Experience in social policy, social/community planning or similar, including experience in research, analysis, and communication of social data and strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated skills in written communication for diverse audiences, including the development of strategic documents.
• Highly developed planning, organisation and time management skills, including the ability to meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships and influence others.

What's on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $101,563 to $111,820 plus 11.5% superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offers 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 Sarah Bolger, Acting Project Team Lead, at [email protected] or 9806 5890.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online.

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

Applications close 9pm, Monday 19 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.