Parks Projects Lead: End-to-End Open Space Delivery

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Inner West Council invites applications for a temporary full‑time Parks Project Manager to shape high‑quality open spaces. You’ll lead capital works from concept to completion, coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders to deliver parks, sportsfields, gardens and open spaces that are inclusive and climate‑responsive.

This hands‑on role requires strong design, procurement and contract administration skills, with an emphasis on safety, timeliness and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated practical experience in capital works delivery from investigation to completion.
• Well developed procurement and project management skills.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, project management software and CAD.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of parks, recreation and landscape capital works projects from concept through to completion.
• Balance technical rigour with community outcomes and ensure safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Manage investigations, scoping, design, approvals, procurement, contract administration, and on‑site delivery.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Civil Engineering

Capital works delivery

Procurement

Project management

CAD

Driver's Licence

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering OR equivalent experience

Job description

Inner West Council invites applications for a temporary full‑time Parks Project Manager to shape high‑quality open spaces. You’ll lead capital works from concept to completion, coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders to deliver parks, sportsfields, gardens and open spaces that are inclusive and climate‑responsive.

This hands‑on role requires strong design, procurement and contract administration skills, with an emphasis on safety, timeliness and budget adherence.