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    Project Team Lead - Environmental Strategy

    City of Parramatta

     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, its partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.  

    About the role  

    The City Strategy team is a key part of Council's City Strategic Planning business unit, it is focused on shaping the development and monitoring of key Council environmental and social, strategies, plans and policy. 

    We are seeking a Project Team Lead that will support Environmental Sustainability and City Resilience through, strategic advice, advocacy, and partnership management. 

    The position will report to the City Strategy Manager and will lead a team of four Environmental Strategists supporting the monitoring and implementation of Council’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy.  

    The permanent full-time role will play an important role as a key point of contact working with stakeholders internally and externally to drive progress and respond to issues related to Council’s environmental priorities.

    About You 

    Applicants should have demonstrated experience in leading the development and implementation of a range of environmental sustainability or resilience related policy, plans or strategies.  

    Ideally, applicants will have demonstrated experience in the following: 

    •  Leading cross-functional and multi-disciplinary project teams.
    • Environmental or Resilience data analysis, research, monitoring and reporting.
    • Strategic advocacy and policy development based on relevant environmental planning legislation and regulatory issues,
    • Strategic planning and policy related communications and media.
    • Strong communication skills and effective management of partnerships, including both internal and external stakeholders.
    • Experience working in Local Government highly desirable.

    Along with the following essential qualification: 

    Tertiary qualification in urban planning, environmental science, project management or related strategy field. 

    What’s on Offer 

    We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $142,245 - $156,619 plus 11.5% superannuation.  

    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. 
    • Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking). 
    • 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 position description. 

    Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Luke Wolstencroft City Strategy Manager, at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Team Lead - Environmental Strategy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

    How to apply  

    Candidates MUST apply online via the 'Apply Now' button. Please attach a CV / resume and Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role. 

     The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration. 

    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, 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. 

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