Project Team Lead City Strategy

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 Citys future and ensure it is culturally socially environmentally and economically sustainable.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Social Planner to lead the Social Strategy function of the City Strategy Team at City of Parramatta Council. This role will be responsible for leading a team of professionals to deliver a range of work that seeks to address the social needs of City of Parramatta including:

• Community infrastructure planning
• Social Impact Assessment of development proposals and projects
• Demographic analysis and research to address identified challenges
• The preparation of strategies and action plans to coordinate action
• Monitoring and implementation of Councils Social Sustainability Strategy
  

The City Strategy Team is a multi-disciplinary team covering Social Strategy and Environmental Strategy functions with an agile operating model which ensures we can target a strategic and prioritised response to the Citys opportunities and challenges.This approach is suited to those who are accustomed to fast-paced working environments and can quickly change focus or prioritise their work program as needed.The team consists of multi-disciplinary professionals from a range of backgrounds to better enable City Strategy to support the broad needs of our community.

About you
Applicants may come from a wide range of backgrounds however they will be enthusiastic driven and proactive with the ability to work independently efficiently and effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.

Applicants will have:

• Significant experience in the field of social planning land-use planning community development or a related field.
• Significant experience leading and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in the development of integrated approaches to strategy utilising contemporary methodologies in either private or public sector.
• Proven ability to work with initiative and versatility on a wide range of matters including solving a range of complex problems through innovation and collaboration.

This role will suit a person with a positive and proactive can-do attitude who is creatively minded achieves outcomes and can problem solve complexities.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree level qualifications in strategy project management or a relevant field

Whats on offer
We are offering an attractive salarypackage starting from $146512.94 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation based on skills and experience.

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
• 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 attached Position Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contactHugh Johnston Acting City Strategy Managerat

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online. Please provide a two page cover letter that addresses the criteria outlined under About You using examples of their qualifications experience and skills as outlined in the Position Description.

Applications close at 9:00pm on Sunday 1 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.