Are you an aspiring Project Officer eager to contribute to the growth and transformation of Parramatta?
Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your problem-solving skills can make a real difference?
The City of Parramatta is looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to support and lead key projects within our City Strategic Planning Team.
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our community at the centre of Metropolitan Sydney.
About the Role In this important role, you will support the advocacy, inception and delivery of priority projects that align with our global city vision Parramatta 2050 .You'll work cross-functionally to proactively solve challenges and manage project delivery, ensuring that our strategic goals are met.
On a daily basis, this role will see you: Working within an interdisciplinary team to support Senior Project Officers and Leaders in delivering high-quality projects and strategic programs.
Applying a creative thinking mindset and problem-solving skills to a broad range of scenarios.
Assisting in the delivery of major projects in a way that reflects Council's values of customer focus, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
Identifying funding opportunities and projects consistent with Council's vision and strategic direction.
Researching, interpreting, and drafting policy papers, presentations, and other documents with guidance from Senior Project Officers and Leaders.
Professionally engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to help develop strategic networks for the City Strategic Planning team.
Coordinating and presenting management reports, including financial and service standard information, with significant support from Senior Project Officers and Leaders.
Assisting with impact measurement initiatives to track progress against strategic documents.
Applying best practice research skills to gather and interpret information on various topics.
Monitoring performance metrics to identify risks and enable proactive mitigation strategies.
About You We're looking for someone who is not only experienced but also passionate about making a difference.
You will bring: A tertiary qualification in communications, advocacy, policy, design, planning, innovation, project management, or a related discipline.
At least 1 year of experience in identifying and proactively solving complex problems.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and developing strategic documents and policies.
Demonstrated experience in delivering projects while managing resource parameters.
Proven ability to use insights to identify key strategic issues and future opportunities.
Solid project management skills, including effective planning, budgeting, and contract management.
Excellent written communication skills for diverse audiences, particularly in creating strategic documents.
Initiative and versatility in solving a range of complex problems through innovation and collaboration.
Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities.
An engaging communication style with proven ability to build relationships, negotiate, and influence outcomes.
Confidence in problem-solving and decision-making, particularly in high-priority and sensitive situations.
If you are ready to contribute to transformative projects and the ongoing success of Parramatta, we want to hear from you!
Join us in making a lasting impact in our community.
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 offer excellent employee benefits which include: A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements (3 days in office, 2 from home).
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.).
To see more of our benefits, please view our benefits flyer here.
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 by uploading a resume and brief cover letter.
Applications close 4pm, 16th October 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 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, 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.
Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey!
