Design the future of a growing city.

Help shape the parks, recreation facilities and public spaces used across Blacktown City every day. You take projects from planning and design through to delivery, creating practical spaces that support sport, recreation and community connection.

As Project Manager Landscape and Public Space, you manage a portfolio of open space, recreation and urban design projects. You review landscape plans, coordinate specialist consultants and contractors, prepare tender and contract documents, manage procurement and monitor project budgets. You undertake site inspections, track progress and resolve design or delivery issues as they arise.

You work with internal teams, sporting groups, stakeholders and residents to understand community needs and inform project designs. You manage consultation, provide advice on recreation and open space planning, monitor risks and ensure designs meet relevant standards and Council requirements.

This role suits an experienced project manager with qualifications in project management, landscape architecture, urban design, sports management or a related field. You must bring experience in open space planning and design, stakeholder management and managing multiple projects at different stages.





At Blacktown City Council, Good People Make Great Teams, And Great Teams Build Excellent Cities. Here, You Will Find The Stability And Support To Keep Growing, Along With

- a term contract, full-time role for up to 2 years with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $2,347.81 per week
- a 35-hour working week
- a car allowance
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position Description For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description.

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Megan Oakes on 9839 6962

Internal ref: BCC1608, Term contract - 2 years

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📌 Project Manager - Landscape and Public Space (Sydney)
🏢 Blacktown City Council
📍 Sydney