Project Officer - Land Use at City of Parramatta External Careers Site

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

115174.86

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Land Use Planning, Policy Framework Management, Preparing Strategies, Preparing Policies, Processing Planning Proposals, Development Control Plans, Project Support, Report Preparation, Professional Advice, Urban Design Analysis, Transport Planning, Analytical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Written Communication, Negotiation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in the City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. About the role This position sits within the Strategic Land Use Planning team and is a permanent full time role. It would suit a highly motivated individual seeking strategic planning experience in a busy and high-performing Council. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the on-going management of Council’s land use planning policy framework. This includes preparing strategies, policies and precinct plans; preparing, assessing and processing planning proposals (Local Environmental Plan amendments); preparing Development Control Plans and other related work to achieve the specific outcomes identified in City of Parramatta’s Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan; and for contributing to the achievements of the City Planning and Design Directorate overall. On a daily basis you will: Support projects to achieve tight deadlines in a flexible and complex work environment. Coordinate, interpret, present and communicate regular reports and other formal documents for relevant audiences, including Council. Provide professional advice to planning applications and other project priorities, and help guide Council’s strategic vision for the city. Manage the research and analysis of urban design with synergies to land use and transport planning, economic development, environmental and social trends to inform urban design and strategic plans. Integrate land use planning with urban design, transport, environment (including flood management), social and economic outcomes, particularly in precinct and large-scale planning proposal contexts. About You You must have Tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent. Proven experience in statutory or strategic town planning or allied professional experience and an understanding of the NSW planning system, with a track record of achieving strategic objectives with demonstrated success in working with or for the public sector. Demonstrated skills and experience in analytical, creative thinking and problem solving across a range of strategic projects and multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated experience delivering innovative and effective land use planning solutions, through advice, guidelines and policy. Demonstrated skills in written communication for diverse audiences, including development of reports. Ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique. Well-developed planning, organisation and time management skills, including the ability to meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities. What’s on offer We are offering an attractive remuneration from $104,610.61 to $115,174.86 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 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.) Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sonia Jacenko (Team Leader -Land Use Planning) on (02) 9806 5481. How to apply Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role listed under the "About you" section. Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 8 March 2026 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing the Council’s land use planning policy framework, which includes preparing strategies, policies, precinct plans, and processing planning proposals like Local Environmental Plan amendments. Daily tasks include supporting projects to meet deadlines, coordinating reports, providing professional advice on planning applications, and integrating land use planning with urban design and other outcomes.