Project Officer Planning Proposals

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

This position is for the Strategic Land Use Planning team and is temporary full-time until October 2026. It would suit a highly motivated individual seeking strategic planning experience in a busy and high-performing Council. This position is responsible for preparing and delivering Planning Proposals and other related work to achieve specific outcomes identified in City of Parramattas Community Strategic Plan Delivery Program and Operational Plan; and for contributing to the achievements of the City Planning and Design Directorate overall.

On a daily basis you will:

• Support projects within the designated area to achieve tight deadlines in a flexible and complex work environment.
• Coordinate interpret present and communicate regular reports and other formal documents for relevant audiences including Council.
• Provide professional advice to planning applications and other project priorities in the designated area and help guide Councils strategic vision for the city.
• Manage the research and analysis of urban design with synergies to land use and transport planning economic development environmental and social trends to inform urban design and strategic plans.
• Integrate land use planning with urban design transport environment (including flood management) social and economic outcomes particularly in precinct and large-scale planning proposal contexts.
• Represent the Council in planning forums and committees as required to ensure that high quality consistent advice delivers integrated planning solutions in the interests of the community.

About You

• You must have Tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent.
• Proven experience in statutory or strategic town planning or allied professional experience and an understanding of the NSW planning system with a track record of achieving strategic objectives with demonstrated success in working with or for the public sector.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in analytical creative thinking and problem solving across a range of strategic projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering innovative and effective land use planning solutions through advice guidelines and policy.
• Demonstrated skills in written communication for diverse audiences including development of reports.
• Ability to communicate negotiate build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique.
• Well-developed planning organisation and time management skills including the ability to meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities.

Whats on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $104610.61 to $115174.86 plus 12% 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 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.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Councils core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contactRoy Laria (Land Use Planning Manager) on (02)or email

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role listed under the About you section.

Applications close 9pm Sunday 22 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.

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.