Parks Project Manager (up to 12 months)

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Inner West Council in Sydney's inner west is seeking a Parks Project Manager to shape high-quality, sustainable open spaces. You will lead the delivery of parks, recreation and landscape capital works from concept through to completion, balancing technical rigour with strong community outcomes.

This hands-on role requires coordinating investigations, design, approvals, procurement and on-site delivery, ensuring projects are on time and on budget while aligned with Council’s strategic plan and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering OR equivalent industry experience.
• Well developed procurement and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver capital works projects with attention to codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of parks, recreation and landscape capital works from concept to completion.
• Oversee investigations, design, approvals, procurement, contract administration and on-site delivery.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors and community to deliver inclusive, climate-responsive spaces.

Skills

Procurement

Project management

CAD

Office software

Education

Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/weekgiving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

AsParks Project Manager,you’ll play a key role in shaping high‑quality, sustainable open spaces across the Inner West. Reporting to the Coordinator Parks Projects and working within Council’s Capital Works team, you’ll lead the delivery of parks, recreation and landscape capital works projects from concept through to completion.

This is a hands‑on project management role where you’ll balance technical rigour with strong community outcomes. You’ll manage investigations, scoping, design, approvals, procurement, contract administration and on‑site delivery, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and in line with Council’s Community Strategic Plan.

You’ll work closely with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders and the local community to deliver parks, sportsfields, gardens and open space upgrades that are functional, inclusive, climate‑responsive and well‑loved. From overseeing tender processes and supervising construction works on site to responding to community feedback and contributing to strategic improvements, this role offers a genuine end‑to‑end project lifecycle.

This position will suit a landscape architect, civil engineer or experienced capital works project manager who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and is motivated by delivering visible, lasting outcomes for the community.

Please note this is a temporary full-time position up to 12 months.

*Previous applicants need not apply

Remuneration

$103,079 - $137,420 + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering OR equivalent industry experience in capital works delivery.
• Demonstrated practical experience in the investigation, evaluation, design and specification of capital works infrastructure to relevant industry standards, codes and legislation
• Well developed procurement and project management skills
• Computer skills, including demonstrated experience with word processing, spreadsheets, project management software and CAD.
• Class C Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

Enquiries

Praj Rege, Coordinator Parks Project on 02 9392 5***

Closing Date

Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:30PM

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

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