Parks And Open Space Planning Officer

City of Parramatta have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity working in our Parks & Open Spaces team as a Parks and Open Space Planning Officer!

About the role

As the Parks and Open Space Planning Officer you will be responsible for providing technical support and advice in the planning and management of Parks and Open Space. The role will manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and enquiries specific to the Parks and Open Space Planning team to ensure high quality outcomes that meet Council requirements within a rapidly growing Local Government Area.

On a daily basis you will:

• Coordinate activities relating to the Parks and Open Space management including supporting a range of stakeholders in the management, access, planning and use of Council's Parks and Open Space.
• Provide support for the team with the development of projects, guidelines, policies, procedures, and specifications to improve the delivery and use of high-quality Parks and Open Spaces.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate should have a demonstrated understanding of Parks and Open Space management and or planning with the comprehension knowledge of recreation, park, and Open Space.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with analytical and problem-solving capabilities are essential for your success in the role!

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Parks, Recreation, Open Space Management and/ or Planning or other related discipline.
• NSW Class 'C' Drivers License.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience (preferably 2 years') in park and Open Space management and or planning or a related field.
• Experience working with community groups and undertaking consultation activities in relation to Parks and Open Spaces or related activities.
• Local Government experience is preferred but not essential

What's on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $90,298 to $99,439 plus 11% superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• Free on-site parking & on-site gym.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 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)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• 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 email Megan Ryan- *****@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers.

Applications close 9pm, Tuesday, 19th, March 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.

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.