Principal Smart Places and Development Officer
Principal Smart Places and Development Officer
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Job Description
Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of over 245000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Place and Economy team is responsible for promoting supporting and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders within Cumberland City Council.
We have an exciting opportunity within our Place and Economy team for a dynamic Principal Smart Places and Development Officer who is responsible for implementing items from Councils Community Strategic Plan and Smart Places Strategy and Action Plan and work on multiple projects to support both operational and strategic planning deliverables. Their day to day actions and solutions will inform process improvements to strengthen Councils service delivery within the community.
The Principal Smart Places and Development Officer will proactively engage and developstrategic partnerships with community groups local businesses service providers government agencies and residents to improve cooperation at the local state and federal level.
The successful applicant will require:
- Relevant qualification in Urban Design Architecture Business IT Economics or Public Administration or a related discipline and/or relevant experience in Smart Cities Place Making and Project Management
- Experience in a similar role with transferable experience or skills
- Demonstrated experience in Smart Cities/Places
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in stakeholder management including the ability to facilitate meetings workshops and stakeholder engagement as well as the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts
- Demonstrated and well-developed advocacy and influencing skills
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strong time management and task prioritisation skills
- Commercially minded full of ideas that are passionate creative and demonstrate an ability to think innovatively
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate ability to prepare reports
- Proven ability as well as well-developed research and analytical skills and ability to work independently and as a team member
- Class C drivers licence.
Download the position description herefor more information.
About this role:
- Permanent full-time position
- 70 hour fortnight
- Access to Councils 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Located at Councils Auburn office with frequent travel required across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work locations
Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 13 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $2101.36 to $2416.56 per week plus 12% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role
- Mobile phone
What youll need to have for this role:
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process in accordance with Councils COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave15 dayspersonal leave per year parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT US
Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in child-related employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.
ENQUIRIES
Contact Christopher Manoski Manager Place and Economy onor for further information.
Closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 14 August 2025
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
