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.


About the role
This role will play a key role in actively contributing to the on-going improvements to the delivery of our services and to a positive, customer focused culture following the establishment of the new City of Parramatta Council in 2016. In establishing the City of Parramatta Council, development assessments in the new City area has increased by 30% and these positions will assist the team with this increased workload.

The position is central to the success of our plans and we require the successful candidate to have extensive experience (minimum of 5 years) in the assessment of a wide range of development applications and the ability to operate effectively in a political and commercial environment, in a high performing team.
On a daily basis you will:

• Present high quality written reports and give verbal advice to design excellence, local and regional planning panels.
• Act in a manner that builds team unity, collaboration and cooperation, by mentoring student and junior planners within their team and may have the opportunity to act up as Team Leaders as needed.
• Project manage pre-lodgements and development applications in a time efficient manner.
• Manage and act in appeals in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
• Contribute to improved customer service and organisational effectiveness.
• Ensure that cost recovery of services are implemented in accordance with Councils Fees and Charges schedule.
Build professional and productive partnerships within Council and external stakeholders.

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About You
The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 years experience in statutory or strategic town planning or allied professional experience and an understanding of the NSW planning system
• Hold a Degree in Town Planning or equivalent
• Current Class C Drivers Licence

Desired, but not essential for applicants to have:

• Experience as a Town Planner in an organisation with a similar diversity of commercial, industrial, residential and community development as the City of Parramatta.
Strong interest and experience in the assessment of works to Heritage Items and Heritage related planning matters.

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
• 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.)

Participation in Council’s Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.


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 contact Alicia Hunter on ahunter@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au


How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.


Applications close 4pm, 4th November 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.