At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.

About the role

An exciting 18-month term contract opportunity is available working in our Environment & Sustainability team as a Sustainable Transport Education Officer.

As the Sustainable Transport Education Officer, you will be responsible for promoting and delivering sustainable transport engagement across the community in relation to active transport for stakeholder groups. This position will be responsible for Community Engagement within the City of Parramatta's Bike Plan and the Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement policies, strategies and programs in relation to sustainable transport to the Parramatta LGA and Greater Parramatta precinct.
• Implement education initiatives in consultation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including Transport for NSW.
• Project manage the development and delivery of sustainable transport focussed community engagement programs including events, courses and activities.
• Engage and empower targeted community groups.

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualification in community engagement, environment sustainability, social sciences or related discipline and proven industry experience (greater than 3 years).
• Current NSW driver's license.
• Developed and implemented innovative education programs focussed on sustainable transport issues to a diverse audience.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, developing and presenting formal presentations, facilitating training and learning programs to small groups and conducting meetings with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in report preparation and in the development of policies, strategies, programs and management procedures.
• Empowered, engaged and influenced a diverse range of community groups to deliver outcomes in line with Council's objectives.
• Highly developed organisational, project management and time management skills.
• Analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in working with, or for, Local or State Government.

What's on offer

18-Month Full-time Term Contract Opportunity
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $96,262 to $106,006 plus 12% superannuation.

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

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• Free onsite parking & onsite gym at Council's Rydalmere Operations Centre.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 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.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online.

Please attach your Resume and a Cover Letter briefly addressing the Qualifications, Experience and Skills points found in the Position Description (maximum 3 pages).

A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application.

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

Applications close 9:00pm, Monday 14th July 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the successful candidate to complete a Criminal History Records Check and a Pre-Employment Medical, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

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.