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

• Work with the team maintaining iconic parkland estates
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity, two roles available
• Centennial Parklands and Parramatta office locations
• Centennial Parklands and Callan Park (East); Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands and Fernhill Estate (West)
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $93,295.00 to $102,941.00 + super
  
  

Join us in making a lasting impact on the future of our beautiful city.

If you are passionate about preserving and enhancing Sydney's urban parks and open spaces, we have a unique opportunity for you. Greater Sydney Parklands, a city-wide agency dedicated to the growth and preservation of open spaces and parklands, is seeking two dedicated Assistant Program Officers to join our team. As an Assistant Program Officer, you'll support the operations team in managing contracts, assets, and facilities while also overseeing program administration.

What’s in it for me?
Join our team in a dynamic, fast paced environment committed to a positive work culture with active collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the operations team with essential functions like contract management administration, asset and facility maintenance, and project tracking to help ensure the effective delivery of park programs and services. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, preparing work orders, maintaining accurate documentation, and utilising systems for finance tracking, asset and insurance claim management, and reporting. You will manage notification processes and enquiries, triaging and assigning to relevant staff as required and providing updates regarding program status and implementation issues to stakeholders.

Additionally, you'll assist the assets and risk team by gathering and reporting asset data, maintaining records, and conducting site visits to monitor the status of parks facilities as needed.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Program Officer

About us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 28th November 2024 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kerrie Davies, Senior Manager Operations West on kerrie.davies@gsp.nsw.gov.au or 02 9895 7516

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

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, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.