The City of Parramatta is experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation with the associated investment providing once-in-a-generation opportunities. Council has an exciting 3-year term contract position working in the Parks and Open Space Planning team as a Planning Project Officer to help shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. About the role As the Planning Project Officer you will be responsible for?leading and supporting the delivery of priority projects within the Parks and Open Space team including the development of an Open Space and Recreation Plan. This role will work collaboratively to proactively problem solve and provide strategic direction for the Parks and Open Space team! On a daily basis you will: Provide professional and technical advice for the successful delivery of park and open space projects and infrastructure programs. Ensure the planning, design, funding, delivery and management of park and open space projects meets agreed community objectives and outcomes. Prepare Project Briefs, Business Cases, Consultancy Briefs, Reports and/or other project documentation as required. Undertake consultation, liaison, and negotiation with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. We are looking for someone who has: Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in Parks, Open Space, Recreation Planning, or other related technical disciplines. Extensive experience in delivering projects and developing strategic documents and policies. Extensive experience working with diverse stakeholders and undertaking consultation activities relating to Parks and Open Space. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. What's on offer: We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $109,727 to $120,809 plus superannuation. In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: Free onsite parking & onsite gym A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements 14 weeks paid parental leave Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots) 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 contact Troy Holbrook via email- ****** How to apply Candidates MUST apply online attaching a cover letter addressing the above criteria. Applications close 9pm, Wednesday, 26th, June 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium. The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration. This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, 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, 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.
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