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About Inner West Council
About Inner West CouncilInner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney's larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs.
As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.
We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible schedule and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $*****/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
As Parks Project Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping high‐quality, sustainable open spaces across the Inner West.
Reporting to the Coordinator Parks Projects and working within Council's Capital Works team, you'll lead the delivery of parks, recreation and landscape capital works projects from concept through to completion.This is a hands‐on project management role where you'll balance technical rigour with strong community outcomes.
You'll manage investigations, scoping, design, approvals, procurement, contract administration and on‐site delivery,



ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and in line with Council's Community Strategic Plan.You'll work closely with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders and the local community to deliver parks, sportsfields, gardens and open space upgrades that are functional, inclusive, climate‐responsive and well‐loved.
From overseeing tender processes and supervising construction works on site to responding to community feedback and contributing to strategic improvements, this role offers a genuine end‐to‐end project lifecycle.This position will suit a landscape architect, civil engineer or experienced capital works project manager who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and is motivated by delivering visible, lasting outcomes for the community.
*Previous applicants need not applyPermanent Full‐Time position & one Temporary Full‐Time position available
Remuneration
$114,377 - $137,420 + 12% Superannuation
Required skills, experience and qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering OR equivalent industry experience in capital works delivery.
Demonstrated practical experience in the investigation, evaluation,



design and specification of capital works infrastructure to relevant industry standards, codes and legislation.
Well developed procurement and project management skills.
Computer skills, including demonstrated experience with word processing, spreadsheets, project management software and CAD.
Class C Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence.
Enquiries
Tim Brown, Capital Works Manager on ************
Closing Date
Sunday 16 August ****, 11:30PM
Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the **** AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW.
We're also proud recipients of the **** Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the **** NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability.
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📌 Parks Project Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Inner West Council
📍 New South Wales