Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

- Temporary (Up to 12 months) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
- Office location based in Centennial Park and Parramatta with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

The role

Help deliver high-profile parkland and public domain projects that enhance some of NSW’s most important open spaces and community places. In this role, you'll coordinate and manage the delivery of landscape and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, working closely with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You'll be part of a collaborative team responsible for balancing project priorities, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations while navigating site constraints, environmental considerations and operational requirements. This is a hands-on delivery-focused role where you'll play a key part in turning project plans into completed outcomes that create lasting perks for the community.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Design and Project Manager

What you will bring to the role

- Demonstrated experience coordinating or delivering landscape, parkland, public domain, open space or civil infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction and project delivery practices, with the ability to manage projects through delivery and implementation phases.
- Experience working on parkland, recreation, public space or outdoor environment projects, with an understanding of the unique challenges associated with these environments. (Hiring Manager preference)




- Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants and service providers to achieve project outcomes safely, on time and within budget.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple project deliverables.
- Ability to identify risks, resolve issues proactively and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, provide advice and present information clearly to a variety of audiences.
- Financial and contract administration experience, including monitoring budgets, project expenditure and procurement activities.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

What is an essential requirement:

- Tertiary qualifications in one or more of the following: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Urban Design and/or Civil Engineering.
- Current Australian driver’s license and ability to travel to and attend work at any site within the GSP portfolio
- Ability to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required

About us

As a premier city-wide agency,



Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is dedicated to expanding and enhancing urban parklands across Sydney. Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in shaping the future of New South Wales. By championing the NSW Government's vision for open spaces and parklands, we strive to create vibrant, community-focused environments for all.

GSP currently brings together five iconic parks across Sydney: Centennial Parklands (including Moore Park and Queens Park), Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands, Callan Park and Fernhill Estate.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close 11.55PM on Thursday 13th August 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Steven Hammond on [email protected].

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

📌 Senior Design & Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Department of Industry
📍 Sydney