Student Project Officers - Environment & Sustainability at City of Parramatta External Careers Site

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

73172.6

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Sustainability, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Project Coordination, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative, Research

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 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. Kick‑start your career in sustainability or engineering while you study! About the role We’re offering two (2) Student Project Officer positions, shared across four (4) students under a 12 months Part Time arrangement within the Environment & Sustainability Business Unit. As a Student Project Officer, you will contribute to real projects that help support Parramatta's environment and sustainability goals and catchment engineering work. You will work 2 - 3 days per week in either our Catchment Management or Natural Areas teams — perfect for students wanting real - world experience in environmental science, sustainability, ecology, or engineering. On a daily basis you will: Environmental Science Stream Support environmental sustainability and natural areas initiatives Assist with research, data analysis, and preparing written reports Help deliver strategic environmental and natural area projects Catchment Engineering Stream Assist with flood, drainage, and catchment engineering projects Support data collection, analysis, and technical project tasks Provide project administration for the Catchment Management team Across both streams, you will also contribute to general administration, project coordination, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and producing high‑quality written work. About You The successful candidate should have previous experience with working on environmental sustainability or ecological projects, and have excellent written communication and presentation skills, including report writing. You’re a motivated student who wants practical experience in your field. You are someone who can work well within a team but also take initiative when needed. To be eligible for this role you must be a current student (preferably final year or second last final year) of University, TAFE or equivalent in the qualification listed below: Qualifications / Licences requirements: Environmental Science Stream Science, environmental sustainability, natural resources or similar field. Catchment Engineering Stream Science, civil or environmental engineering or similar field Current NSW Class C Driver Licence. What’s on offer We have 4 part time opportunities for a 12 months Term Contract. We are offering an attractive remuneration from $73,172.60 (pro rata) 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 below Position Descriptions for each stream. Environmental Science Stream Position Description Catchment Engineering Stream Position Description Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Pino Todarello on (02) 9806 8273. Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. How to apply Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach your Resume & a Cover Letter addressing the Position Description of the stream you're interested. Applications close 9pm, Friday, 20 February 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

As a Student Project Officer, you will contribute to projects that support Parramatta's environment and sustainability goals. You will assist with research, data analysis, and project administration tasks.