As the Natural Resources Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Natural Areas team who are accountable for the strategic planning, management and development of Council's bushland reserves, contaminated land, and waterways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Natural Areas team in the development of the strategic direction and long-term planning of natural areas including biodiversity.
• Improve the quality of Council's natural areas assets through the development and implementation of significant capital works programs.
• Manage all natural areas assets to provide maximum benefit to the community while ensuring the long-term viability and sustainability of the asset.
• Liaise with counterparts in the City Assets & Operations directorate to develop and ensure adherence to service standards for maintenance of assets.
• Provide professional and technical advice to Council, senior management and staff.

About You

We are looking for a leader with:

• Degree qualification in either Natural Resource Management, Science, Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• Class 'C' Driver's License.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering large and complex programs of work.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams, achieving high standards, and fostering collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing capabilities.
• Knowledge of the NSW Local Govt. Act as it relates to management of public land.
• Demonstrated experience in contract and procurement management.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret technical designs.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Sound knowledge of employment relations principles and practices.

What's on Offer

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity.

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $168,170 to $186,439 plus 11.5% superannuation.

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

Applications close 5pm, Friday 27th June 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

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.