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At a glance Work type: 35 hours per week, Hybrid Working Arrangements Salary: $104,610 to $115,174 plus 12% superannuation Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Closing date: 9pm, Tuesday, 12 May 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 the City of Parramatta means that Council, its partners and the community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the Citys future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. About The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a capable and motivated individual to join Councils Natural Areas team on a permanent fulltime basis. The position plays a key role in the delivery of Councils Bushland Management Program and will work in close collaboration with Councils Environment and Sustainability team and other government organisations to deliver best practice environmental outcomes for Councils natural areas. You will provide assistance for the management of Natural Area projects including First Nations and European Heritage sites and Bushfire Asset Protection Zone management throughout the LGA. On a daily basis you will: Coordinate activities relating to natural areas management, to meet the competing needs of Habitat Conservation, Occupational Health and Public Safety, Asset management and Public Utility. Investigate and resolve matters that have an effect on the natural environment. Prepare and administer contract documents and administer contracts. Assist the supervisor, manager, group manager and other council departments on matters that arise such as Development Applications, Bushfire management, biosecurity matters and threatened species declarations and regional support for biodiversity initiatives. About You The successful candidate will have a significant amount of relevant natural areas project management experience and will have worked with contractors in the delivery of natural resource programs. The individual will preferably have 5 to 10 years experience in bushland regeneration and/or natural areas management. You will also bring: Proven ability to deliver natural areas programs, including manage procurement, contractors and budgets. Ability to research and investigate matters in a methodical manner and be able to convey information to others in relation to environmental matters. Excellent communication, project management and stakeholder engagement. Strong analytical, problemsolving and organisational skills. Ability to lead, coordinate and deliver outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment. Seek and coordinate grant funding for natural areas programs. You will also bring the below Qualifications / Licences: Degree qualification in a recognised natural/environmental management related field, or another relevant qualification combined with at least 10 years of related experience. NSW Class C Drivers License. Whats On Offer We are offering an attractive remuneration from $104,610 to $115,174 plus 12% superannuation. A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements. 14 weeks paid parental leave. Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years. Central Rydalmere location with free onsite parking. Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexitime, 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 programmes (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. Please note you must be an Australian or NewZealand citizen or a permanent resident, or have unlimited working rights in Australia, to apply for this position. The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcoholfree 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 TorresStrait IslanderPeoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrierfree recruitment process and supportive workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr