Senior Project Officer – The Quarter, Penrith
Location601 HIGH STREET,PENRITH, NSW, ****,Australia
Base Pay$120,****** - $139,****** / Year
Job CategoryFutures and Strategy , Economy and Marketing
Employee TypeTemporary - Part Time
Contact information
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Description
Senior Project Officer – The Quarter, Penrith (Part Time 21 hours) Temporary, up to 2 years
Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 23 September ****
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What We Offer You
Salary $120,****** to $139,****** is the full time annualised salary according to skills and experience, + 12% superannuation (pro-rata 21 hours, $72,531 - $83,957 )
Flexible Working Arrangements
Ongoing professional development, study support and career growth opportunities
Access to Fitness Passport and complimentary Ripples Leisure Centre Membership
The opportunity to make a positive impact for the future economic development of our community.
Here's what you'll be up to...
Shape the future of one of Western Sydney's most significant health, education and innovation precincts.
Through a unique part time, senior level governance and project opportunity, Penrith City Council is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Project Officer to coordinate and facilitate the growth and development of The Quarter Health and Education Precinct, Penrith (The Quarter) – a unique collaboration connecting health, education, research, government and industry partners to drive investment, innovation and talent attraction across the precinct. The Quarter is a collaborative health, education, research and innovation precinct that brings together leading institutions to drive investment, nurture talent and support the growth of world class healthcare, education and research outcomes in Western Sydney.
The Quarter is made up of key institutions including Nepean Hospital, Nepean Private Hospital, Penrith City Council, University of Sydney and Western Sydney University, and plays an important role in strengthening Penrith's economic future through collaboration, advocacy and project delivery.
You will:
Facilitate and coordinate the activities of The Quarter Steering Committee.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships across government, industry, education and the community.
Develop and implement initiatives that support investment attraction, talent attraction and precinct development.
Coordinate research,



advocacy and place based projects that improve the precinct's competitiveness and amenity.
Identify and secure funding opportunities, including grants and stakeholder contributions.
Manage project budgets and oversee the effective allocation of resources.
Prepare marketing collateral, reports, briefing papers, presentations and other strategic communications.
Provide high quality secretariat support, including meeting coordination, action tracking and stakeholder engagement.
Who we are (And Why You'll Love Us)
With a supportive base within Penrith City Council's Economy and Marketing team, you will work closely and directly with The Quarter Steering Committee Chair to provide strategic coordination and secretariat support to The Quarter, Steering Committee, while leading initiatives that strengthen the precinct's economic contribution and profile.
This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, project management and partnership development skills. Working closely with leaders across health, education, government and industry, you will help translate strategic priorities into tangible outcomes.
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Position Description to learn more about this role.
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Position Description to learn more about this role.
What are we looking for?
You are a proactive professional with a track record of delivering complex and highly strategic projects - working effectively across multiple organisations and stakeholder groups.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Experience engaging, consulting and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability and organisational skills.
Experience managing complex projects and delivering outcomes in partnership environments.
The ability to interpret research and economic data and apply insights to decision-making.
Experience managing budgets, funding programs or grant applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
Strong negotiation, relationship management and problem-solving skills.
The must-know bits
You will be required to undertake employment checks,



which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.
Ready to make work feel less like work?
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
We've got an opportunity, you've got talent... Let's talk
For more information, contact Kevin Brennan on ******** ***.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.
At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
Requirements
Demonstrated ability and experience to engage, consult and collaborate with stakeholders,including government, non-government organisations, and the private sector.
Strong strategic, analytical and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex external and cross-organisational projects to deliver strategic outcomes.
Extensive experience in interpretation of research and economic data and its practical application.
Demonstrated ability to establish and implement projects, including managing budgets and developing funding strategies to enable project realisation.
Proven written and verbal communication skills including experience in writing reports, briefing papers, funding applications, and making presentations.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate solutions, be proactive, take initiative, and realise innovative outcomes.
Job preview
Temporary part time opportunity (21 hours per week) at Penrith City Council for up to 2 years. Come join the Economy and Marketing team in making a difference within the LGA!
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