City of Parramatta has an exciting 2-year term contract position working in the Infrastructure Grants and Projects team as a Project Manager Strategic Projects.

As the Project Manager you will predominately be managing a planned $50 million flooding, drainage, and streetscape upgrade of Hill Road Wentworth Point.

About the role

As the project manager you will be responsible for the design of complex infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams from across Council and establishing and maintaining strong, effective internal and external relationships to ensure high levels of engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project manage the delivery of significant infrastructure projects, primarily the Hill Road upgrade, from initiation to operational handover.
• Coordinate diverse and multi-functional project teams to deliver complex and sensitive projects.
• Negotiate, mediate, and resolve complex project management, and contractual issues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Recognised degree qualifications in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or other related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the project management of a wide range of projects and programs, demonstrating a track record of successful delivery.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of the NSW Local Government Act and Regulations.

What's on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $129,776 to $142,860 plus 12% superannuation.

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

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• Free onsite parking and onsite gym.
• 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)
• 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 email the Design Manager, Bianca Simpson- [email protected] or call on 0461 272 046.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online attaching a cover letter addressing the essential criteria of this role.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 14th July 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.