Job Description
At a glance
Work type: Indoor, 35 hr a week, Hybrid working enviroment
Salary: $121,367 - $133,651 + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Closing date: 9pm, Friday, 17 April, 2026
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 City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
We are a passionate group of professionals who want to make a difference. This is your opportunity to join our team and help us tackle often complex challenges to deliver high quality planning and design outcomes for the benefit of our community.
About the role
We are recruiting for a Senior Planner Project Officer in the Strategic Land use Planning team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going management of Council’s land use planning policy framework. This includes leading and managing the preparation of strategies, policies and precinct plans; planning proposals (Local Environmental Plan amendments); and Development Control Plans.
About You
You are Tertiary qualified in town planning or equivalent and have considerable experience in statutory and/or strategic land use planning. Applicants may have experience in the following; however, this is not essential; culture, economic development, social or environment.
You will also bring:
Senior experience (ideally 5 years) leading and managing strategic land use projects.
Extensive knowledge in statutory and strategic land use 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.
Established written and verbal communication skills that can adapt to a diverse range of audiences.
Experience in analytical, creative thinking and problem solving across a range of strategic projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
Proven ability to work with initiative and versatility on a wide range of matters, including solving a range of complex planning related problems through innovation and collaboration.
Essential qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent and considerable experience in statutory and/or strategic land use planning.
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $121,367 - $133,651 plus 12% superannuation.
This role is permanent full time and within the City Planning and Design Directorate.
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 attached Position Description.
Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Carmel O'Connor on email coconnor@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role under the "About you” section.
Applications close 9pm, Friday, 17 April, 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.
Work type: Indoor, 35 hr a week, Hybrid working enviroment
Salary: $121,367 - $133,651 + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Closing date: 9pm, Friday, 17 April, 2026
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 City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
We are a passionate group of professionals who want to make a difference. This is your opportunity to join our team and help us tackle often complex challenges to deliver high quality planning and design outcomes for the benefit of our community.
About the role
We are recruiting for a Senior Planner Project Officer in the Strategic Land use Planning team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going management of Council’s land use planning policy framework. This includes leading and managing the preparation of strategies, policies and precinct plans; planning proposals (Local Environmental Plan amendments); and Development Control Plans.
About You
You are Tertiary qualified in town planning or equivalent and have considerable experience in statutory and/or strategic land use planning. Applicants may have experience in the following; however, this is not essential; culture, economic development, social or environment.
You will also bring:
Senior experience (ideally 5 years) leading and managing strategic land use projects.
Extensive knowledge in statutory and strategic land use 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.
Established written and verbal communication skills that can adapt to a diverse range of audiences.
Experience in analytical, creative thinking and problem solving across a range of strategic projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
Proven ability to work with initiative and versatility on a wide range of matters, including solving a range of complex planning related problems through innovation and collaboration.
Essential qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent and considerable experience in statutory and/or strategic land use planning.
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $121,367 - $133,651 plus 12% superannuation.
This role is permanent full time and within the City Planning and Design Directorate.
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 attached Position Description.
Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Carmel O'Connor on email coconnor@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role under the "About you” section.
Applications close 9pm, Friday, 17 April, 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Planner Project Officer - Land Use position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Parramatta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.