Job Description Are you an experienced Senior Project Officer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your strategic vision can make a tangible impact?
The City of Parramatta is looking for an energetic Senior Project Officer to spearhead key projects within our City Strategic Planning Team.
This is your chance to play a vital role in shaping the future of Parramatta and contribute to great outcomes for our community at the heart of Metropolitan Sydney.
About the Role In this pivotal position, you will drive the advocacy, inception and delivery of priority projects that align with our global city vision Parramatta 2050.
You'll collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex challenges and ensure strategic goals are met, helping to shape the future of City of Parramatta.
On a daily basis, this role will see you: Leading and managing major projects and strategic programs, ensuring they align with Council values of customer focus, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
Fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality project delivery.
Applying creative thinking and problem-solving skills to reframe challenges and encourage innovative solutions.
Identifying and maximising strategic opportunities that align with Council priorities and vision.
Developing and presenting reports and communications for various audiences, including senior staff and external stakeholders.
Conducting impact measurement initiatives to track progress against strategic objectives.
Contributing to the development and management of systems and processes that promote organisational alignment.
Monitoring performance metrics to identify delivery 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 degree in a relevant field such as communications, policy, planning, innovation, or project management.
Significant experience & demonstrated success in project management and administration, delivering integrated outcomes across complex initiatives.
A demonstrated ability to identify and address complex challenges with innovative solutions.
Experience and success in developing strategic documents and policies that drive progress.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills tailored for diverse audiences, particularly in creating strategic documents.
Strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting complex data sets and simplifying them for various stakeholders.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines, and balance competing demands.
An engaging communication style with proven ability to build relationships, negotiate, and influence outcomes.
A passion for innovative thinking and creative thinking.
A solid understanding of the role and purpose of local government, along with a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in all practices.
If you are ready to lead transformative projects and contribute to 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 $117,832 to $129,758 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!
