Project Officer Infrastructure Planning

City of Parramatta; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 109,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexi-time

Additional Christmas leave

Parental leave 14 weeks

Personal leave 15 days

Long service leave after 5 years

Health insurance discounts

Discounted parking

Novated leasing

Learning & development

Job summary

The City of Parramatta is seeking a contributor with strong analytical and planning skills to support development contributions and funding analyses. The role focuses on delivering planning insights and robust records for audits and decision-making.

You will work across teams to prepare reports, advise stakeholders, and help implement infrastructure projects in a collaborative, hybrid environment. The position is a term contract with the City of Parramatta.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure planning and capital project delivery.
• Ability to develop and communicate planning solutions and guidelines.
• Strong organization, motivation and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in financial accounting, contract/project management or capital projects desirable.
• Experience in developing or improving systems and processes highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders with timely, accurate information.
• Support analysis of development contributions data for reporting and planning.
• Maintain accurate records, registers, databases and financial information for audits.
• Provide timely advice and information to stakeholders.
• Prepare high quality reports, correspondence and spreadsheets in line with policies.
• Identify issues and contribute to practical solutions across development contributions and infrastructure funding.
• Collaborate across teams to support delivery of infrastructure planning projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in town planning, accounting or project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work type: Indoor, 35 hrs per week, Hybrid options
Salary: $108,795.03 to $119,781.85 + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Term Contract
Closing date: 9pm, Tuesday 24th November 2026

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

About the Role

This role is responsible for responding to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information on development contributions, and supporting the analysis of development contributions data and funding information to inform decision‑making, reporting and infrastructure planning activities.

• Assist with the preparation and administration of Development Contributions Plans, Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPAs) and Works-in-Kind Agreements.
• Analyse development contributions and funding data to support reporting, decision‑making and infrastructure planning.
• Maintain accurate records, registers, databases and financial information, supporting audits and compliance reviews.
• Respond to internal and external stakeholders, providing timely and accurate advice and information.
• Prepare high-quality reports, correspondence and spreadsheets in line with Council policies, procedures and legislation.
• Identify issues and contribute to practical solutions across development contributions and infrastructure funding.
• Work collaboratively across teams to support the effective delivery of infrastructure planning projects and initiatives.

What’s on offer

This is a term contract opportunity for up to 10 months.

We offer a competitive remuneration package from $108,795.03 to $119,781.85 plus 12% superannuation.

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working conditions, flexi‑time scheme, additional leave over the Christmas period
• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long service leave after 5 years
• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing available
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, free LinkedIn Learning

About You

We are looking for someone who has experience in infrastructure planning and project delivery, with strong problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

You will bring:

• Strong analytical, creative thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience in infrastructure planning, policies and strategic projects is desirable
• Ability to develop and communicate effective planning solutions, advice and guidelines.
• Strong organisation, motivation and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in financial accounting, contract/project management or capital projects is desirable.
• Experience in developing or improving systems and processes will be highly regarded.

Qualification

• Tertiary qualification in town planning, accounting or project management or equivalent and considerable experience in infrastructure planning and capital project delivery or allied professional experience and an understanding of the NSW infrastructure planning system.

Want to Know More?

Further details about this opportunity can be found in the attached Position Description.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ishara Warakagodaon 02 9806 5*** or via email ***********@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How We Work: Inclusion & Belonging

At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact ***********@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.

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