About the Position                  

                    Project Team Lead - Environmental Sustainability                    
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as it becomes Sydney's Central 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 We are seeking a Project Team Lead in Council's City Strategy Directorate, on a 12-month, full-time contract to provide strategic advice, advocate and lead partnerships relating to its Environmental Sustainability Strategy, with a focus on the Parramatta River corridor. The role will work be required to co-ordinate key stakeholders internally and externally to support strategic communication of projects and advocacy issues, maximising the value of the current levels of investment for our community and long-term aspirations. Ideally, applicants will have experience in one or more of the following:                    
                    
The development and delivery of high-quality advocacy initiatives,                    
Strategic project communications and platform development                    
Management of partnerships and stakeholders both internally and externally                    
Experience leading cross-functional project teams                    
                    
You will bring tertiary qualification that relates to planning, business innovation, project management, and/or other relevant discipline.                    
What's on offer                    
This is a 12 Month Contract Opportunity.                    
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $131,517 to $144,806 plus 10.5% superannuation.                    
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:                    
                    
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements                    
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 including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)                    
Learning and Development opportunities                    
Health and Wellbeing programs                    
                    
Want to know more?                    
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the Position Description.                    
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Luke Wolstencroft on or email .                    
How to apply                    
Candidates MUST apply online and submit a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the requirements of this role. Applications close 9pm, 23 April 2023 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 al l 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  to apply for this position.